Social, emotional and Mental Health Support assistant

John Chilton School is based across two sites The successful applicant must be able to commit to working at both sites as required.

Responsibilities include:

• Working with children of primary and secondary age who have special educational needs.



• Under the supervision of the Learning Mentor, to research, plan, deliver and assess behaviour nurture-based SEMH interventions for individuals and groups of pupils, creating programmes with colleagues



• To support the Learning Mentor to deliver and resource SEMH-based interventions with a range of identified pupils across the school, with support as required.
  
  Wide experience of working within the mental health field



• Experience of working with pupils with additional needs to promote positive behaviour



• Experience of working with and engaging children and young people with complex and profound additional needs.



• To have knowledge of complex special needs and being able to use appropriate programmes such as Makaton and ICT software for communication.
  
  A fantastic school where everyone is valued;



• The opportunity to develop skills and experience with personalised opportunities for continuing professional development;



• Excellent facilities, resources and job satisfaction within a supportive environment;



• Support from colleagues and a leadership team dedicated to success.


At John Chilton School we want our staff team to reflect the rich cultural diversity of the school and local community. We would like to employ staff that help us achieve our ambition of being a proactive anti-racist school, that empowers all our pupils, staff and families, and enables all to achieve and grow.