Job Description
Aspiring Probation Officer - Young Offenders - Mental Health - Dorking - Education and Training
The School: Aspiring Probation Officer - Young Offenders - Mental Health - Dorking
The school is based 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 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.
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
* Aspring Probation Officer, Youth Criminal Justice, Learning Mentor, Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant
* £89 to £105 daily rate (5-day week - 8.30am to 4.00pm)
* Special needs schools and mainstream settings with specialist provision - mental health, trauma, SEN
* May 25 starts depending on your availability - 1 year contracts
* Apply via this advert or call Ben Mason on for more details.