Wellbeing Assistant

**Role**: Wellbeing Assistant (University Placement) and School Support Assistant

**Placement/Contract Dates**: September 2023 - July 2024 (Term Time Only)

**Hours**: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (30-minute lunch break)

**Salary**: 1 Day Per Week Paid at Bucks Pay Range 1-2 ISN 6-15 (depending on experience) £20,297 - £23,961 Pro Rata (Actual Salary £4,114 - £4,856)

**Start Date**: 1st September 2023

The position of Wellbeing Assistant at Alfriston School provides an opportunity to work in the Wellbeing Team within a school to support the social, emotional, and mental health needs of pupils. You will gain an insight into the fields of therapeutic/counselling/CBT work, healthcare services such as CAMHS, social care services, and the educational field. The workload is a balance of research/project work, 1:1 therapeutic intervention, and general day to day admin, team work and ad hoc emotional support for pupils in need.

You must be a student currently studying for a Degree in Psychology to be considered for this placement.

**Closing Date for Applications**:Wednesday 24th May 2023 at 12 Noon

**Interview Date**:Monday 5th June 2023

**General**
- Respond positively to the social, emotional and behavioural needs of the pupils
- Assist the Head of Wellbeing in the development and delivery of social and emotional skills and wellbeing programmes for pupils
- Conduct research into topics of interest such as social and emotional skills
- and child wellbeing/mental health (including a year long research project)
- Reinforce the standards and expectations that exist within the Aims of Alfriston
- Assist with any admin if required in liaison with the Head of Wellbeing
- Secondly, to support the Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy Departments under the direction of the Head of Wellbeing

**Role as Wellbeing Assistant (4 days a week)**
- Support the Head of Wellbeing in delivering 1:1 planned evidence based therapeutic intervention work and support with pupils on issues such as self-esteem, social skills, anger, behaviour, low mood, understanding emotions, decision making, and any other needs the pupils may have.
- Support the Head of Wellbeing in creating social and emotional based programmes on specific difficulties, such as anxiety and behaviour management.
- Support the Head of Wellbeing in delivering social and emotional groups or any other therapeutic groups.
- Support pupils on a daily basis with any social or emotional difficulties that they may be experiencing.
- Conduct research into topics such as social and emotional skills, children with learning difficulties and disabilities, different types of therapy approaches and techniques, and general wellbeing topics.
- Conduct a yearlong research project into a topic of interest chosen in conjunction with the Head of Wellbeing.
- Score psychometrics on pupil wellbeing and behaviour and produce reports on their progress.
- Prepare material/admin/resources ready for any individual or group work at the request of the Head of Wellbeing.
- Support individual pupils in managing personal issues and times of difficulty.
- Carry out administrative tasks such as writing up case notes and preparing reports.
- Support the Head of Wellbeing in making referrals and liaising with other agencies such as social services, health professionals, CAMHS, Educational Psychologists.
- Liaise with parents regarding any difficulties they may be having at home with their child or family and discuss ways in which the school can help.
- Assist the Head of Wellbeing in delivering and developing 1:1 and group health interventions, such as building self esteem or social skills through sport or team activities.

**Role as School Support Assistant (1 day a week)**
- Provide support for pupils in both pastoral and academic situations to help them to achieve their potential, and to ensure the safety and well-being of all pupils.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 10 months
Part-time hours: 37 per week

**Salary**: £20,297.00-£23,961.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/05/2023
Expected start date: 01/09/2023