Therapeutic Mentor
ASAP start
London Borough of Newham
Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with SEMH unable to access Mainstream Education
Can you be a resilient role model and help students thrive in their surroundings?
We are working with a wonderful, specialist SEMH setting who are seeking passionate, nurturing Therapeutic Mentors for children with a variety of needs which can include significant complex and co-morbid SEMH and ASC . You will receive full training throughout your employment as a Therapeutic Mentor but relevant, prior experience is essential.
Therapeutic Support Worker requirements:
- Experience of working with children or young people with complex SEMH as a primary diagnosis
- Experience of supporting emotional regulation and with positive behaviour/de-escalation strategies/co-regulation
- Ability to resolve conflicts by restorative practice
- Positive role model to support communication with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach
- Experience of working with young people with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties and learning difficulties
- Or experience with SEMH, Trauma, Sensory processing, social communication
- Experience with CSE (Child sexual exploitation), CCE (Child Criminal Exploitation), Gang affiliation, County Lines
- Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships
- Experience of working with disengaged students is essential
Why work with us?
- We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :We have partnerships with multiple schools, Local Authorities, and educational organisations and can provide teachers with access to a wider range of job opportunities.
- Expertise in the SEND education industry: we have specialist knowledge and experience in the SEND education industry, including an understanding of school hiring practices and requirements, which can help teachers navigate the job search process more effectively.
- Assistance with CV and application materials: we can provide guidance on preparing effective resumes and application materials, which can help you to stand out to schools
- Interview preparation and coaching: we provide interview preparation and coaching tailored to the specific school to help you feel more confident and prepared for interviews.
- Salary negotiation: we provide guidance on salary negotiation, ensuring that you receive a fair and competitive salary including SEN points, TLR etc
- One application - Multiple Opportunities: are you too busy to fill out lots of different application forms? register with us and only fill out one form
- Continued support: we can provide continued support throughout the job search process, even after a job offer has been made, including assistance with contract negotiations, relocation, and settling into a new teaching position.
If you think you would be an incredible asset to an already incredible team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing faye@psinclusion.co.uk