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Experienced Qualified Social Worker to work in Adoption team based in Bournemouth on the beautiful Dorset coast. 37 hours a week. 3 months + contracts with excellent rates of pay at 42ph.

We are looking for a highly experienced Social Worker to join our Aspire Adoption team, specifically within the Adoption Recruitment & Assessment Team. This role requires a dedicated professional with a profound understanding of the adoption process and a commitment to supporting families and children through this important transition. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting thorough assessments, providing guidance and support to prospective adoptive parents, and ensuring that the best interests of the children are always at the forefront. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of many and to be part of a dynamic and compassionate team.

Ideally 3 years post qualifying with experience in adoption and children in care
Direct work with children re: permanence and adoption
Main duties: Statutory visits, family finding adoption matching processes, Court work
Ability and willingness to travel around the UK (driving/flying)
Hybrid working office base is Civic Centre in Bournemouth

Ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK

As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering: * Dedicated personal and professional service. * Free DBS check. * CV review service. * Interview advice. * Competitive rates of pay. * Post-placement follow up meetings.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in the South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on (phone number removed)/(phone number removed) or email your CV to:

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Are you a university graduate? Do you want to gain experience in the mental health sector in preparation of becoming a future psychologist?

A fantastic SEMH school in Oxford are looking for a Mental Health Support Assistant to help support their students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs. The children in the school have a range of mental health needs and therefore need someone who is caring, compassionate and up for a challenge! This is perfect experience if you are interested in a future as a Psychologist.

As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will be supporting children with anxiety, trauma, OCD, depression, anger issues and attachment difficulties, as well as other additional needs such as Autism and ADHD. There is likely to be challenging behaviour as well as many well being needs, so you need to be proactive and flexible to cater to the needs of each child.

This is a role where no two days are the same! However, your general duties will involve working with small groups of pupils in the classroom, supporting both their emotional needs and learning needs. You will help boost their self-esteem, increase their independence and help them understand their emotions.

If you are a recent graduate and want to become a Clinical Psychologist, this will offer you the vital experience needed to train in the future. As all the students have regular access to Psychologists and Therapists on-site at the school, you will get the chance to shadow them and see how they work with the pupils. You will also gain first-hand experience with children who have significant needs and learn how to communicate with and support them.

• Aspiring Clinical Psychologist
• Mental Health Support Assistant
• SEMH School for children with mental health needs
• 90 - 100 per day
• 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
• September 2026
• Oxford

If you are interested in this role, please apply today!

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Aspiring Child Counsellor - SEN Learning Support Assistant Opportunity

Epsom - Surrey - SEN - Education - 93-105

Do you have a passion for supporting young people with additional needs?

We are seeking a dedicated Aspiring Child Counsellor/SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist provision within a mainstream secondary school based in Epsom. This role is ideal for anyone interested in becoming a Child Counsellor, as well as individuals with experience in education, care, or youth work, alongside recent or soon-to-be Psychology, Criminology, or Sociology graduates.

About the Role

As an Aspiring Child Counsellor/LSA, you will support pupils with moderate learning difficulties in a structured and nurturing environment. This position in Epsom offers valuable, hands-on experience for an Aspiring Child Counsellor, providing exposure to emotional support, behaviour management, and therapeutic approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs
• Support emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Assist with a personalised and flexible curriculum
• Work closely with teachers and SEN professionals
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Help create a safe and supportive learning environment

Who This Role Would Suit

• Individuals looking to become a Child Counsellor
• Teaching Assistants or those with SEN experience
• Candidates from care, youth work, or support work backgrounds
• Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or Sociology
• Anyone passionate about supporting children's mental health and development
• Can commute to Epsom

What You'll Gain

• Practical experience supporting children with SEN and SEMH needs
• Exposure to therapeutic approaches such as Thrive and emotional literacy support
• Experience working alongside multidisciplinary teams
• A strong foundation for careers in counselling, psychology, or education

**Start date ASAP or September, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
**Fantastic on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all pupils
**Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
**93-105 per day
**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

• Candidates registering with Academics will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate
• Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics if interested in the Aspiring Child Counsellor role in Epsom:

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Aspiring Child Psychologist - Crawley - September 2026

A well established school for children with social, emotional and mental health challenges aged 4-11 is welcoming applications from resilient and empathetic hard-workers for their Aspiring Child Psychologist role.

Key benefits of the role or Aspiring Child Psychologist:

• Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching
• Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid
• Term-time only which means lots of holiday!
• Permanent employment opportunities available
• Secured work 5 days per week

What can you expect to do on a daily basis as an Aspiring Child Psychologist?

• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the children to use
• Preparation of activities and tidying away after
• Developing an understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately

What is required of an Aspiring Child Psychologist?

• A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs
• A caring, compassionate and resilient nature
• A 'can-do' attitude but also being pro-active rather than always waiting for direction
• You will require a DBS check (which we can support you with)
• You must not be barred from working with children
• You will have grades A*-C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Apply today for further information on the interview process.

Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Eastbourne

East Sussex - Educational Psychologist - Education - Psychology - Learning Support Assistant - Special Needs

Are you motivated by supporting and helping others?

At term time teachers, we are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and associated challenging behaviours. You will be joining a friendly, energetic and creative team!

The school:

This school is located in Eastbourne and caters for children aged 3-19 with a wide range of additional needs. Children may have additional sensory impairments, physical difficulties or challenging behaviour.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will have the opportunity to 'get your foot in the door' and work closely with the therapists, enabling you to expand your knowledge, skillset, and gain relevant practical experience, which is invaluable for you, as an aspiring Educational Therapist. Also, an ideal opportunity for aspiring Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists

Professional Skills & Requirements

• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Able to plan learning activities to suit pupil ability with support from a teacher
• Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to provide academic and pastoral support
  
• Experience working with young people with special needs is desirable but not essential

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential
• Able to build confidence and motivation
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Ability to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict

• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

5 days a week (Mon-Fri) & 90-100 per day - dependant on skills and experience
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of students
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship
Candidates registering with Term Time Teachers will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.

*Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us on (phone number removed) for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!*

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).

Are you a university graduate? Are you interested in mental health and neurodiversity? Do you want to build your experience before becoming a qualified educational psychologist?

A fantastic SEN school in Swindon are looking for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to help support and motivate their pupils with additional needs. The children in the school have a range of special educational needs - this includes Autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, multi-sensory impairments, speech and communication challenges and physical disabilities. The students therefore require a Graduate who is bubbly, understanding, empathetic and patient.

By working as a Learning Support Assistant, you will be provided with all the skills needed to undergo training as an Educational Psychologist in the future. Not only will you gain first-hand experience working with neurodivergent children, you will also learn how to implement individualised support plans and learning strategies in the classroom in order for each child to reach their full potential. You will also be provided with the unique opportunity of shadowing the psychologist and therapist based on-site at the school and be able to learn from them ahead of your future career.

In this Swindon SEN school, no two days are the same. However, your general duties will involve working closely with a small group of SEN pupils in the classroom, supporting both their learning and emotional needs. You will ensure each child stays on track with their work, meets their milestones, and help the class teacher to make the classroom a fun and exciting environment. Personal care, such as toileting and feeding may also be required. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can help change the lives of vulnerable young people, then this is the role for you!

The ideal candidate will have a university degree (Psychology or Criminology would be perfect) and a C in GCSE Maths and English. Experience with SEN is desired but not essential.

• Aspiring Educational Psychologist
• Learning Support Assistant
• September Start
• Swindon
• 90 - 100 per day
• Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm

If you feel this role will provide you with the experience you need, then apply today!

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Aspiring Youth Worker - Burgess Hill

Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children who have been exposed to traumas and adverse childhood experiences?

The Alternative Provision College

We are looking for a dedicated Pastoral & Learning Support Assistant / Aspiring Youth Worker to work in this small, Alternative Provision College in Burgess Hill. Students are primary and secondary aged, with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and associated challenging behaviours. The college has a deep focus on addressing the educational, social and therapeutic needs of students, focusing on individual happiness and well-being where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

This Aspiring Youth Worker role in Burgess Hill will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings - the perfect opportunity if you are thinking of a career in prison, rehabilitation, probation, or youth justice services. Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, this Aspiring Youth Worker role is an amazing opportunity for Criminology and Psychology Graduates. The role in Burgess Hill will give you hands-on experience working with vulnerable children; and through building strong, robust relationships, you will increase the engagement, attainment and life chances of children, aiming to ensure they do not enter the criminal justice system.

You will be working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges and traumas. Some children / young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary. Many of the children face various barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Person Specification for Aspiring Youth Worker

• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Able to build confidence and motivation
• Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work
• Able to commute to Burgess Hill

**Start date September
**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**102.96 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, term time only
**No previous experience is required
**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics Ltd, if interested in the Aspiring Youth Justice Worker role:
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Aspiring Probation Officer - Littlehampton

West Sussex- SEMH - Outreach - Intervention - Mental Health - Education and Training - Psychology - Criminology - Sociology - Graduate - Aspiring Probation Officer

Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children who have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences?

The Alternative Provision College

We are looking for a dedicated Pastoral & Learning Support Assistant to work in this small, Alternative Provision College, based in Littlehampton, for secondary aged students. All students have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and associated challenging behaviours. The college has a deep focus on addressing the educational, social and therapeutic needs of students, focusing on individual happiness and well-being where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. A fantastic opportunity for an aspiring Probation Officer.

This role in Littlehampton will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings - the perfect opportunity if you are thinking of a career in probation, rehabilitation, prison, or youth justice services. Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, this Aspiring Probation Officer role is an amazing opportunity for Criminology and Psychology Graduates. The rolein Littlehampton will give you hands-on experience working with vulnerable children; and through building strong, robust relationships, you will increase the engagement, attainment and life chances of children, aiming to ensure they do not enter the criminal justice system.

You will be working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges and traumas. Many of the young people face various barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Person Specification

• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work
• Able to commute to Littlehampton

**September 2026 start
**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**102.96 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-4.00pm, PAYE, term time only
**No previous experience is required
**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics Ltd, if interested in the Aspiring Probation Officer role:
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Aspiring Child Therapist - PSYCHOLOGY AND CRIMINOLOGY GRADUATES - SURREY BASED/CAMBERLEY

Psychology and Criminology Graduates

Are you passionate about restorative approaches? Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education and training to vulnerable children? Are you local to Camberley?

We are looking for Psychology and Criminology Graduates to take on Learning Support Assistant Roles to support children with social, emotional and mental health needs, and moderate learning difficulties. You will work in a challenging secondary school setting, working alongside the class teacher, with disadvantaged children that have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences. You will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary.

Many of the children face various barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in building relationships, providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life, reducing the risk of them entering the criminal justice system. Through building strong & robust relationships, you will have the opportunity to have a positive impact and make a real difference to the lives of children.

No previous experience is required. Interviews are now taking place in Camberley.

Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, with a focus on restorative practice, this role will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings - career progression routes include Probation Officer, Youth Offending Teams and Youth Counsellor.

The school operates a fully integrated Therapy Programme to support each student's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Therapists work 1:1 with children to ensure their physical and emotional needs are met. The school has excellent facilities on-site; there is excellent on-site training, support and CPD. Excellent opportunity for any Psychology and Criminology Graduates.

Job role and responsibilities for Psychology and Criminology Graduates:

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
• Behaviour and pastoral support
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Ensure safeguarding of students
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
• Can commute to Camberley

5 days a week (Mon-Fri)
93-100 per day

Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd, if you are a Psychology or Criminology Graduate:
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Camberley