Well-being officer Expiring soon

Teaching Personnel have been approached by a school in Burnley who have created a new position within their school to support children who struggle to access their education. The school is a specialist SEN provision which caters for boys and girls ages 11-16 who have complex SEMH difficulties and often displays very challenging behaviours. The school attempts to provide specialist and individualised support for each pupil who attends this school and uses therapeutic measures to help resolve some of their barriers to their education. Many pupils who attend this provision have previously had a bad experience at school and have been persistently absent. Therefore, this provision has a wide and varied curriculum which can appeal to the strengths of each pupil and help them to re-engage.

As a Well-being Support Officer, you will be able to support students outside of the classroom and help to support their social and emotional needs. In turn, this will help the pupils ability to learn and achieve.

Your duties will include:

-          Building rapport with all students identified as needing well-being support

-          Provide 1:1 pre-planned coaching session to promote mental well-being

-          Be the point of contact for pupils in school

-          Facilitate time out sessions and brain breaks for those who need it

-          Liaise with parents and teachers to provide support

-          Encourage pupils when they make positive choice

-          Help to break down barriers for their education

The school would be interested in a candidate who has previous experience supporting children who display challenging behaviours. They would also consider applications from Sports Coaches, Carers, Residential support workers, Youth Workers and those with the experience within the Prison system or the Military.

-          September 2024.

-          £12.90 - £13.50.

-          Full-time position.

If this sounds like a role which you are interested in, please apply ASAP and speak to Keira.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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