Job Description

Sports and Exercise Graduate Opportunity - Coach- Youth Work - Mental Health - Woking

Are you a sports and/or exercise graduate with an interest in supporting vulnerable young people?

The School: Teaching Assistant - Coach - Aspiring Youth Worker -- Mental Health - Woking

The school is based near Woking 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 their specific needs in terms of the care and support they will have access to. 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.

This is an all-boys school where there is a strong interest in sports and exercise. As a sport graduate you will have the chance to utilise your skills and knowledge whilst supporting vulnerable children and young people.

What is involved: Teaching Assistant - Coach - Aspiring Youth Worker -- Mental Health

• 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
• Supporting regulations pertaining to safeguarding

What is required: Teaching Assistant - Coach - Aspiring Youth Worker -- Mental Health

• 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
• A co-operative working style and a proactive approach to solving problems
• Good interpersonal and communication skill and a caring attitude
• Flexibility in terms of working patterns

Summary: Teaching Assistant - Coach - Aspiring Youth Worker -- Mental Health

• Youth Work, Coach, Learning Mentor, Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant
• \xc2\xa380 to \xc2\xa390 daily rate (5-day week - 30am to 4.00pm)
• Special needs schools and mainstream settings with specialist provision - mental health, trauma, SEN
• Full time and part time roles, flexible working hours and short and long term contracts
• September starts depending on your availability
• Apply via this advert or call Ben Mason on 01483 362393 for more details.

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