Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.
We take the quality of our education just as seriously as our care – which we deliver in safe, nurturing settings tailor-made for children & young people facing a variety of challenges.
We’re looking for an outstanding Education Officer/Teaching Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Bury Forestwood School.
Joining us on a full time, 37.5hr per week basis term time only you will work 5 days a week, 8am – 4pm.
As this is a split role your working week will consist of 3 days as a Education officer and 2 days as a Teaching Assistant supporting the young people within our setting.
We are also looking for the successful applicant to carry the responsibility of our exams thus incurring an additional payment of £1500pa TLR.
You’ll reap the rewards of making a difference to young people’s lives in a caring, forward-thinking environment.
Cygnet Forestwood School is the specialist provider of education for all young people admitted to Cygnet Bury Forestwood.
Learning happens in a dedicated school unit which includes an ICT suite, library and quiet room.
Teaching is provided by a team of subject specialists and experienced classroom support assistants.
Your Day-to-Day
* Induct new students & support students in periods of transition
* Work with the multidisciplinary team to promote & ensure students’ wellbeing
* Liaise with external agencies & the local community where appropriate
* Support colleagues with information & advice
* Provide moral guidance to students & act as a role model & mentor
* Develop reintegration plans & support students’ reintegration after discharge
You are
* Experienced in working with children & young people
* Knowledgeable about health & safety, safeguarding & the education system
* An excellent people person with both adults & children
* A good written & verbal communicator, & an effective team player
* Committed to high standards & continuous improvement
* Organised & able to prioritise work & meet deadlines
* The holder of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English & Maths at grade C or above
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you
* Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
* Reflective practice & CPD opportunities
* Expert supervision & peer support
* Employee referral scheme
* Pension scheme
* “Cycle to work” scheme and employee discount savings
Safeguarding is of the utmost importance at Cygnet and we follow safer recruitment practice, including taking up references after shortlisting and before interviewing.
Cygnet has a proven commitment to equality of opportunity and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people.
Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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