Graduate Mental Health Classroom Support

SEMH Mental Health Learning Support - Psychology/Criminology/Sociology Graduate Opportunity

A Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Salford M28 is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work 1-1 and in small groups with students to provide intervention under guidance of the classroom teacher. Many students in the provision have complex social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH) and been involved with the youth custody service or excluded from mainstream education.

The centre aims to reengage these vulnerable young people with learning in as normal a school environment as possible. Supporting pupil’s transition back into the community and mainstream education, with a focus on a child-centred and trauma informed approach.  Students are taught in mixed ability and mixed aged teaching groups of up to 8 and teaching staff are reflective and plan accordingly for learners’ individual social/ emotional/ mental health needs.

Ideally you will have experience of working with challenging behaviour within an education setting; however this is not essential as long as you can demonstrate a commitment to supporting vulnerable students with SEN/SEMH needs in a specialist environment.

This role is a great opportunity for those with relevant experience such as:

• Those from a background in education, care or the support of vulnerable people. 
• Graduates from Psychology, Criminology, Sociology.
• Educators wanting to gain SEN/SEMH experience

You will need to have suitable references and a DBS certificate (or be eligible to apply).

If you are interested in this role, please apply today with your updated CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the role further.

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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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