Aspiring Probation Officer - Young Offenders - Mental Health - Dorking - Education and Training

The School: Aspiring Probation Officer - Young Offenders - Mental Health - Dorking

The school is near 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 specific needs in terms of care and support. 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.

The school also provides therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, music, speech and language therapies where these are part of the young person`s EHCP. The curriculum team works closely with therapists to ensure the correct physical and emotional support is available at all times.

What is involved: Aspiring Probation Officer - Young Offenders - Mental Health - Dorking

• Providing assistance and supervision for children`s behaviour during the school day and supporting their learning and participation in class
• 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
• Helping to build confidence and motivation
• Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team
• Maintaining progress records

What is required: Aspiring Probation Officer - Young Offenders - Mental Health

• Education and Training: An Undergraduate Degree, ideally in a relevant subject such as Psychology or Criminology
• 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
• Good interpersonal and communication skill and a caring attitude

Summary: Aspiring Probation Officer - Young Offenders - Mental Health - Dorking

• Education and Training
• Aspiring Probation Officer, Youth Criminal Justice, Learning Mentor, Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant
• 95 to 110 daily rate (5-day week - 8.30am to 4.00pm)
• Special needs schools and mainstream settings with specialist provision - mental health, trauma, SEN

Apply via this advert, email (url removed) or call Judith Oakley on (phone number removed) for more details.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate`s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client`s pay policy.

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