Aspiring Youth Counsellor

Aspiring Youth Counsellor - SEN - SEMH - Woking - Education and Training

Company: Academics - Aspiring Youth Counsellor

Job Type: Long term agency contract: £85-£100 per day

Sector: Education and Training

The School: Aspiring Youth Counsellor - SEN - SEMH - Woking - Education and Training

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.

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 Youth Counsellor - SEN - SEMH - Woking

• 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
• Supporting regulations pertaining to safeguarding

Summary: Aspiring Youth Counsellor - SEN - SEMH - Woking

• Youth Criminal Justice, Learning Mentor, Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant
• £85 to £100 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
• January 25 starts depending on your availability
• Apply via this advert or call Ben Mason on for more details.