Education and Behaviour Specialist Northampton, England
Job description
"I'm unteachable, there's no point in trying. Just leave me alone!"
This is the voice of a disengaged young person who has been let down by adults throughout their life. Their anxiety often leads to challenging and volatile behaviour.
How do you de-escalate the situation?
Can you engage the disengaged?
We are looking for education and behaviour specialists to teach and support vulnerable young people and see beyond the behaviours. You will need to be emotionally resilient, non-judgmental and understanding. With your experience in SEN and SEMH needs, you will create engaging and creative sessions to grow the students social, emotional and academic development.
What does a typical placement look like?
- Sessions will last between 3-5 hours and take place Monday - Friday. We're flexible so if you can only do two, three, four or five days, that's okay
- The placement is bespoke to the students requirements but is usually planned for 6-12 weeks (and can be on-going)
- We've already met with the student to assess their education, interests, dislikes and challenges. With a bespoke Pen Portrait, you'll be informed before you start
What does a typical session look like?
- You'll be delivering personalised sessions centred around the young person's needs and interests
- The session could take place in the student's home, a local library, youth centre or even in the park
- You have the freedom to make the day practical, have rewarding recreational visits and can claim £15 for daily resources
- Your dedicated coordinator is on hand to support you when you need, via email, text or phone
What's in it for you?
- A competitive hourly rate with additional pay for planning & reporting
- The autonomy you need to create inspiring student-centred sessions
- Dedicated over-the-phone support from your line manager
- Sessional allowance to purchase resources or to use for educational visits
- Excellent benefits including store discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme & more!
- Training & development opportunities
- The ability to choose your own hours, giving you great work-life balance
What are we looking for?
- Teaching and SEN & SEMH needs experience
- Unwavering commitment to Safeguarding
- Resilience, patience, creativity, and empathy
- Experience in engaging a young person and adapt education to their needs and interests
Give Alex a call on 020 3409 6410 (option 7) to learn more about working for Fresh Start in Education.
Due to the nature of the work and our commitment to safer recruitment, you will undergo a thorough background check and will require an enhanced DBS and the Right to Work and remain in the UK. You're required to fully disclose spent, unspent and protected convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £15.00-£30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: FSIE - 011209
