Pastoral Support Assistant - Mental Health - Trauma - Education and Training - Dorking
Would you like to work with young people who need support with their social, emotional mental health? Are you looking for some progression from a learning support role? If so, this is the ideal opportunity for you.
The School: Pastoral Support Assistant - Mental Health - Trauma - Education and Training - Dorking
The school is based in Dorking and provides support for children aged 9-16 years who have a range of learning and behavioural needs due to social, emotional and mental health challenges. All students that attend the school have a designated Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) which details their specific needs in terms of the care and support they will have access to. The school provides a safe learning environment for children who suffer with high levels of anxiety which can result in a lack of focus and challenging behaviour.
What is involved:Pastoral Support Assistant - Education and Training - Dorking
*Providing assistance and supervision for children’s behaviour during the school day and supporting their learning and participation in class
*Working 1-1 with students to help them learn ways of managing and controlling their own behaviours
*Recognising behaviour triggers and helping to de-escalate challenging situations
*Working with a class, a small group or individual learners, both inside and outside of the classroom
*Encouraging the development of social skills and supporting students’ individual needs
*Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team
*Supporting regulations pertaining to safeguarding
What is required:Pastoral Support Assistant - Behaviour Mentor - Mental Health - Trauma - Dorking
*An Undergraduate Degree, ideally in a relevant subject such as Psychology or Criminology
*Prior experience as a learning support assistant/mentor in a school setting, ideally for challenging students
*Knowledge and/or a keen interest and understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs
*Good general education levels in English and Maths - A Levels are preferable
*A co-operative working style and a proactive approach to solving problems
*Good interpersonal and communication skill and a caring attitude
Summary:
*Pastoral Support Assistant - Behaviour Mentor - Mental Health - Trauma
*£90 to £115 daily rate (5-day week - 8.30am to 4.00pm)
*January 25 start, or sooner for those that are available.
*Apply via this advert or call Ben Mason on for more details.