Mental Health Support Teacher

Opportunity to work as a Mental Health Support Teacher in Bournemouth!

Job Title: Mental Health Support Teacher
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 (MPS/UPS)
contract Type: Permanent / Full time
Start Date: September / Immediate

Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs? GSL Education are partnering with a SEN school in Bournemouth, with a vacancy available for the new academic year starting in September. There is a scope to start sooner too.

About the School:

The school is a special school for children aged 5-11 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health difficulties, often linked to special educational needs such as autism. Also, supports students with Educational Health Care Plans. The classes typically have seven pupils each, supported by high staffing levels. Facilities include purpose-built classrooms, a sensory room, therapy hub, quiet rooms, food technology kitchen, creative learning room, sports hall, outdoor play areas, a large playground, an outdoor learning area, and a courtyard garden. IT facilities are up to date with laptops and interactive boards in every classroom. The school fosters a calm and nurturing environment with a focus on resilience, safety, and respect. It follows the National Curriculum with a traditional primary school timetable, adapted to meet the needs of its pupils.

About the Role:
As a Mental Health Support Teacher, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with diverse learning needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver dynamic lessons that cater to the diverse needs of students with SEN like autism.
• Provide individualised support and guidance to autistic students, promoting their academic and personal development.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals to create comprehensive support plans for students with SEN.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and development, ensuring that all necessary documentation is up to date.
• Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and carers, promoting effective communication and collaboration.
• Help them to overcome their social, emotional and mental difficulties.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent qualification in SEN education.
• Previous experience of working in a SEN school setting.
• Strong understanding of different SEN needs and effective strategies for supporting students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents/carers.
• Dedication to promoting inclusion and equality in education

If you are ready to take on the rewarding challenge of being a Mental Health Support Teacher in Bournemouth, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV now to be considered!

To work with GSL Education as a Mental Health Support Teacher, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that the successful applicant must satisfy all background-safe recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information, please contact (url removed) at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Mental Health Support Teacher, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.