What skills and experience we're looking for
To improve the emotional wellbeing of young people at risk of poor mental health outcomes. Improved engagement and attainment in education, reduced risk taking behaviour and ultimately improved employability.
To take a pro-active role in the support of the social, emotional, mental health and educational needs of identified students and their families on a one-to-one and, if or when appropriate, small group basis; taking responsibility for agreed outcomes / learning activities under an agreed system of supervision with the DSL / mental health lead in liaison with the schools Safeguarding leads, Student Support, LRSC, Effective Learning mentor and SLT.
To produce and analyse relevant data on the impact of social, emotional and mental health wellbeing interventions, supporting and contributing to the aims of the School’s positive mental health policy and key outcomes model. This may involve supporting students within mainstream and small group / 1-1 nurture / ARB settings.
Prevention work around personal safety, resilience and signposting support for students to external agencies where appropriate, contributing to positive mental health outcomes as well as whole school ethos, PD Curriculum, tutor programmes and assemblies.
If you would like to discuss the post further or arrange a visit to the school please contact Mrs Harrison, Personnel Officer, on email vharrison@richardlander.cornwall.sch.uk
Our school is welcoming and supportive, with a strong value placed on ‘being the best you can be.’ Staff and students strive together to achieve great outcomes for everyone using our mission statement, ‘Aim for excellence, every moment counts.’
This position is for 37 hours per week (5 days) and is available asap
Please see our job description and person specification for more details of this exciting post.
What the school offers its staff
We drive to ensure that everyone can ‘Be the best that they can be’ and this includes both staff and students. Our standards are high and our aim is for all children to achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and to ensuring a culture of valuing diversity and ensuring equality of opportunities. Successful applicants must be suitable to work with children and will need to undertake the following before commencing employment: Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Certificate with barred list information Receipt of two satisfactory employer references one of which must be from your current or most recent employer Satisfactory verification of relevant qualifications Satisfactory health check All new employees will be required to undertake mandatory training required by the school.