Aspiring Probation Officer - Mental Health - Education

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 recordsWhat 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 attitudeSummary: 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, SENApply 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