GSL Education are excited to be assisting a fantastic setting with Multiple schools in Sunderland AND Newcastle. This Trust caters for pupils aged 6-16 years old who have barriers around behaviour, mental health and anxieties - SEMH The settings are all based on great public transport routes. THESE ROLES ARE MONDAY TO FRIDAY pm - which is a great fit for anyone not wanting a traditional "Full- Time" position SEMH stands for Social, Emotional and Mental Health. This is a heading used to describe young people who will have experienced challenging relationships at home or in school and mainstream education has just not been a good or productive fit. Specialist settings step in to show these young people that Education doesn’t have to be an awful experience and Adults can be trusted. That last point is key - learning to trust others is key to supporting pupils to be positive citizens with a desire to improve. Showing pupils that they matter and genuinely emotionally investing in their development makes the most significant difference for them. One a child is admitted to a specialist setting – they will usually receive 1:1 support or be in a class setting with shared support. Many pupils with SEMH cannot see beyond the classroom, where they struggle with or really dislike learning. Generally – the journey to a specialist setting has been a rough one, with long periods of sporadic school attention and probably a lot of negativity from many sides. Because of this quite common disengagement with authority and school, You’ll find – that in SEMH settings, often the educational offer will include traditional academic subjects – coupled with Vocational sessions based around the interests a pupil has or Particular learning barriers identified in an EHCP ( Education Health and Care Plan ) You will work as part of a busy school team, accompanying pupils throughout their school day, helping them make good academic and behaviour choices. Our ideal candidates will ………. Have excellent behaviour management skills Be confident establishing and developing strong relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues, and carers Be able to follow and assist with learning targets from the Class team in line with Education Health Care Plans Enjoy working 1:1 with children who have significant barriers or be interested in gaining that experience Have experience working within primary or secondary schools (Or - If you have experience in a different setting supporting children or young adults we would still love to hear from you – such as Care, Sports environments ,Creative arts, relevant voluntary positions) Have an enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to go through the process with us) Have a good level of academic ability Have a kind, calm and enthusiastic outlook with a great work ethic. Availability for at least six months A fully checkable work history We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and whom can prosper in a highly effective, fast-paced environment. Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.