Job Description
“All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and someone who believes in them”
~ Magic Johnson
Are you a recent Psychology Graduate looking for work relating to your studies?
Do you have (or would like to gain) experience working with individuals with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Would you like to learn more about how specialist schools operate?
We are working in partnership with schools across Bridgwater and Taunton and the wider Somerset area. We are looking for graduates to help us provide support to children with additional needs. Some of which have a diagnosis of Special Education Needs (SEN) and/ or mental health challenges. If you have recently graduated in any social sciences or health and social care-related degree, then we will have suitable roles for you.
We work with a range of settings, including Primary and Secondary Mainstream schools, Special Schools, Nurseries and Pupil Referal Units. Most of our roles are classroom-based, but some schools take pupils to forest school, outdoor pursuits and other activities utilising nature and the local community e.g. city farms.
If you would like to have the opportunity to work closely with children and young people who have been diagnosed with SEMH and or SEN then we really want to hear from you. This work is hugely rewarding, offering the opportunity for you to encourage pupils to learn through a bespoke curriculum. You will learn a huge amount 'on the job' and build up valuable knowledge of Autism Teaching Techniques, Team Teach, Makaton and Trauma-Informed Approach, as well as much more.
This is the perfect stepping stone for someone looking ahead to a career in child therapy, counselling or working in mental health. Naturally, this work prepares someone for a career in education and teaching.
Responsibilities and duties
· Supporting 1:1 in class
· Help the young people move from one activity to the next
· Help the pupils to access the curriculum and possibly tailor the lesson of the activity to their level of ability
· Make learning fun and enjoyable
· Be a support to the pupils when they are struggling, and help them to calm down and remain focussed
· Build a strong relationship with the pupils and teaching staff to ensure that the pupils are achieving their potential
Essential Criteria:
· At least 6 months experience of working with children or vulnerable adults
· Previous experience working with individuals with SEN/Autism/Complex Needs/SEMH
· 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 and a minimum of 2 days a week
What can Five Education offer you?
• One of the best supply experiences in Bristol - check out our google reviews!
• Free specialised, in-person training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 5 days).
• Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working.
The pay rate is £12.23 an hour. The day is 7 hours with an unpaid lunch break. Your daily rate of pay would be £79.50* but with a potential to earn more.
Pay: 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.
Vetting: 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.
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