This is an exciting opportunity for graduates with a passion for young people and mental health, looking to build a career in education or related fields. We are seeking top graduates to work with young people aged 8-18 within a special education and mental health education settings.
This opportunity offers an opportunity to work directly with young people affected by autism & severe trauma, within a unique school setting. You will be trained as a Learning & Care Support Assistant, supporting young people who require additional support in school. This opportunity is particularly relevant for individuals aspiring to enter into a career in psychology, education or mental health services.
This role also offers fantastic development - If you do not hold an equivalent qualification, with the support of our internal training department you will enrol into the Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma, and qualify within your first 2 years of employment.
The school is located in the Basingstoke area and supports a range of children, including those with a range of complex needs such as physical, learning, sensory and behavioural. This role consists of 162.5 hours per month, working on a rolling 6-8 week shift patterns, with longer and shorter weeks. You will be working within the hours of 7:30am – 10pm.
We have several positions available to start from September & October 2026 - you will be paid between £25,447 - £26,793 depending on your experience to date. Night shifts are also available with this role (optional) enabling you to earn up to £31,437 pa.
Benefits of the role
- Clear training & career development opportunities (see above)
- 7 weeks annual leave
- Free meals on shift
- Access to funded qualifications
- Enhanced overtime rates
- Free on-site parking
- Staff reward & recognition
- Staff referral programme
Requirements for the role
- Experience working with young people in either a volunteering or professional capacity
- Excellent ability to build connections with young people of all backgrounds
- Positive, welcoming and patient
- Able to work on alternative weekends if required
- Ability to motivate and inspire young people
Submit your resume or CV today!
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Baker Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. All candidates will undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Pay: £25,447.00-£26,793.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Canteen
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you able to drive to work or will you be using public transport?
- What is the full postcode you will be traveling from?
- Do you require visa sponsorship to work in this role?
- Do you have a notice period for any existing role?
(If so please specify)
- In a few sentences please tell us why you would like to be part of a team supporting young people with additional needs?
- Are you able to travel to work at a school in Basingstoke and surrounding areas?
- Do you have experience supporting young people with special educational needs? If so please specify.
- Are you available to work Monday to Friday on a rolling 6-8 week shift pattern (with longer and shorter weeks) within the hours of 7:30am – 10pm including alternate weekends?
Education:
Language:
- English fluently (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
