Job Description

Wellbeing Support Assistant - Behaviour Mentor - Mental Health - Trauma - Dorking

Would you like to work with young people who need support with their social, emotional mental health? If so, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

The School: Wellbeing Support Assistant - Behaviour Mentor - Education and Training - Dorking

The school is based in Dorking and is looking for a wellbeing support assistant. They provide 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 pupils at the school can struggle to form string, healthy relationships and can present high levels of anxiety and challenging behaviour.

What is involved: Wellbeing Support Assistant - Behaviour Mentor - Education and Training - Dorking

• This is not a fully based class role, but you will still be providing assistance and supervision for children's behaviour during the school day and supporting their learning and participation in class
• You will be working closely with the students outside of the class to provide additional support, advice and guidance around the school
• You will support with transitioning between classes and ensuring that behaviour is maintained during breaks
• You will have the opportunity to work with students during offsite visits, meetings and trips
• Helping to build confidence and motivation
• Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team
• Maintaining progress records
• Supporting regulations pertaining to safeguarding

What is required: Wellbeing Support Assistant - Behaviour Mentor - Mental Health - Trauma - Dorking

• An Undergraduate Degree, ideally in a relevant subject such as Psychology/Criminology OR some specialist SEN training and experience
• Knowledge and/or a keen interest and understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs
• Good interpersonal and communication skill and a caring attitude
• Flexibility in terms of working patterns

Summary:

• Education and Training
• 90 to 110 daily rate (5-day week - 8.30am to 4.00pm)
• Special needs schools and mainstream settings with specialist provision (SEMH, challenging behaviour)
• Full time and part time roles, flexible working hours and short and long term contracts
• February 25 starts
• Apply via this advert or call Ben Mason on (phone number removed) for more details.