Semh Tutor

Five Education is working closely with a secondary school in Longwell Green. The school is looking to recruit a recent graduate with a degree in psychology or counselling to tutor children in Key Stages 3 and 4.
With the recent pandemic taking its toll on staff numbers, children's mental health have deteriorated and they need support more than in any other previous years.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in becoming a teacher or psychologist. This role is for an immediate start and will be long term for the right graduate.
Hold a psychology, counselling or therapy degree with a 2:2 or above.
Have a calm and understanding nature
Be able to inspire and motivate (this is where your degree plays a major part).
Have individual expectations for children's goals such as retention of information and behaviour.
Have and improvise ways of supporting children facing challenges in learning new information.
Be passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people
Be professional, creative and be able to "think outside the box".
Have a relevant DBS/Police check or be willing to process one
Responsibilities include:
Working across Key Stages 3 and 4 alongside the class/department teacher to offer support in day to day tasks
Leading sessions outside of the classroom with students both 1-1 and small groups
Planning and resourcing intervention sessions
Ability to work effectively within the school team. Establishing professional relationships with staff and other members of the school community
Establishing positive and respectful relationships with children and young people with SEN.
The role entails:
Secondary school in Longwell Green
Start ASAP
Competitive rates of pay for these roles (Min of £11.54 per hour/ £12.93 inc holiday pay)
Chance to gain invaluable classroom experience
At least 4 months experience of working with children or vulnerable adults.
Training from us in areas such as Team Teach / Makaton
If you are interested in this role please contact David at Five Education
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- Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checksand will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face to face interview. Five Education do not believe in using umbrella bodies, we use PAYE and how this isn’t comparable with umbrella body pay and that there is no admin fee as with Umbrella bodies and FiveEducation pay employers national insurance on top of the salary. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.