Job Description

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 (phone number removed) for more details.