Are you looking for a new challenge working in the education sector? Do you have experience working within children's mental health?

Job Description

This Alternative Provision caters for vulnerable young people aged 11 to 16 who have been excluded from mainstream education. You will be required to support leaner engagement through collaborative planning and delivery of content, working in partnership with the class teacher. You will be creative in your approach and engage the learners you work with to build strong professional relationships.

This leading alternative provision in Sheffield was graded ‘good’ with outstanding features and provides a bespoke curriculum to young people who are not able to access mainstream education. Students have a range of SEND including Social Emotional & Mental Health, Moderate Learning Difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Pupils may display challenging behaviour, so excellent behaviour management is essential with knowledge of a range of de-escalation techniques.

The provision boasts excellent facilities and a welcoming team which is underpinned by strong leadership; and the best interests of the young people are central to everything they do.

Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• A minimum of 6 months' experience of working with children/young people
• Excellent behaviour management with knowledge of de-escalation techniques
• Experienced of supporting children/young people with mental health issues
• A degree in Psychology, Counselling or similar would be an advantage
• Experience working in a similar setting is desired

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for role
• Commitment to Safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or willing to apply
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

For more information, please contact Lauren on 07944 312054. 

About Chalk

• At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We aim to offer a personal solution to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.
• Chalk is made up of a team of experienced education recruiters who all share the same goal – to build solid, long-term relationships with schools, teachers and support staff alike. We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies.

The Legal Bit

• Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.