Vacancy Type : Temporary

Location: Dorset

Salary : £88.00

Consultants Name : Phoebe Savidge

Consultants Email : phoebe@fiveeducation.co.uk

Consultants Contact number: 01174226167

Description

Do you have experience working with young people who have mental health challenges?

Are you resilient and patient?

Five Education are looking to recruit a Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant to work with young people with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. The school is a specialist Alternative Provision school set in Dorchester.

The children have SEMH challenges such as depression and social anxiety. Some of them have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). They may also have medical needs relating to special needs and mental health.

The person applying for this role should be able to demonstrate experience of working in a Pupil Referral Unit, or similar setting. You will need to be confident in dealing with challenging behaviour and have a resilient nature. You will need to be able to establish an excellent rapport with hard-to-reach pupils.

The work is 5 days a week, term time only and the hours are 8:30-15:30.

Responsibilities and duties:
· Supporting 1:1 in class and around the school.
· Help the pupils to access the curriculum and possibly tailor the lesson of the activity to their level of ability.
· Make learning fun, enjoyable and accessible.
· Be a support to the pupils when they are struggling, and help them to calm down and remain focussed.

Essential Criteria:
· 2 years worth of references, 1 has to be working with children or vulnerable adults (needs to be recent and this could be paid or volunteer work)
· A relevant DBS/Police checks.
· Able to work between 08.30-15.30, 5 days a week

What can Five Education offer you?
· One of the best supply experiences in the South West - check out our google reviews!
· Free specialised, in-person training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
· Subsidised initial DBS cost (we pay £15, you pay £30, refunded after working 5 days)
· Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working
The pay rate is £13.55 an hour. The day is 7 hours with an unpaid lunch break. Your daily rate of pay would be £88.00* but with a potential to earn more based on level of experience.
*Including holiday pay
Contact Phoebe on 0117 422 6167 phoebe@fiveeducation.co.uk

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employers NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face-to-face interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Contact Phoebe on 0117 422 6167.
phoebe@fiveeducation.co.uk