Youth Work, Counselling or Mental Health Graduate

Youth Work, Counselling or Mental Health Graduate - School Support Aspire People are looking for graduates with relevant backgrounds in youth work, counselling, mental health, social sciences or related subjects to support pupils in primary schools across Manchester. This opportunity is suited to candidates who can use their understanding of wellbeing, communication and relationship-building to help children engage positively with school. The Role: - Providing pastoral and learning support to pupils - Helping children develop confidence and social skills - Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour - Building consistent, supportive relationships - Assisting pupils who may struggle with engagement or transitions - Working alongside teachers and school support teams - Supporting inclusive classroom activities Essential Requirements: - A degree or equivalent relevant qualification in a suitable subject, such as Youth Work, Counselling, Mental Health or a related discipline - Relevant UK-based experience supporting children or young people within the last two years - Practical experience in a school or comparable child-focused setting - Strong communication and relationship-building skills - A calm, professional and empathetic approach - A commitment to safeguarding Transferable experience from youth mentoring, pastoral work, SEND support or relevant child-focused services is welcomed, provided the experience and ...