Overview
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 are looking for an outstanding Education Officer/Teaching Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Bury Forestwood School. This is a full-time, 37.5 hour per week role, term time only, working 5 days per week from 8am to 4pm. The role is split: 3 days as an Education Officer and 2 days as a Teaching Assistant supporting the young people within our setting. The successful applicant will also carry responsibility for examinations, incurring an additional payment of £1,500 per annum (TLR).
Responsibilities
* Induct new students and support students during periods of transition
* Work with the multidisciplinary team to promote and ensure students’ wellbeing
* Liaise with external agencies and the local community where appropriate
* Support colleagues with information and advice
* Provide moral guidance to students and act as a role model and mentor
* Develop reintegration plans and support students’ reintegration after discharge
About Forestwood School
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.
Legal and safeguarding
* 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)
Qualifications and qualities
* 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, and an effective team player
* Committed to high standards & continuous improvement
* Organised & able to prioritise work & meet deadlines
* Holder of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English & Maths at grade C or above
Benefits
* 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
Application process
Our application process steps:
1. Step 1 — Application Submission
2. Step 2 — Automated confirmation of receipt
3. Step 3 — Application review
4. Step 4 — Initial screening (telephone)
5. Step 5 — Interview (in person at the site you are applying to)
6. Step 6 — Feedback and offer
Ready to make a positive change? We encourage informal calls and visits to the service. Please contact our Head Teacher, David, at WendyWebster@cygnethealth.co.uk or click on the apply now link below.
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