Senior Mental Health Leader - Full-time

Saltwood CEP School, Hythe

• Ref:KCC886-3350-103S
• Posted:19/10/2021
• Pay:Kent Range 4 £18517 to £19625 pro rata
• Start Date:4th January 2022
• App Close Date:09/11/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:17th November 2021

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We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Senior Teaching Assistant to develop a new role of Mental Health Leader across both schools in our Federation.

The successful candidate will work directly with pupils who experience a range of needs and challenges (social, emotional and behavioural), through a nurture based approach. As Senior Mental Health Leader your work will involve advising our hardworking, enthusiastic and committed class teachers on the provision for meeting SEMH needs within the classroom environment, through inclusive teaching practices. You will also be tasked with advising senior leaders on ways to develop a holistic approach to mental health support across the school.

Previous experience of working with children using recognised nurture programmes will be essential. You will need to be able to work flexibly, showing initiative when necessary,  across both settings of our Federation.

The post is for 25 hours over a 5 day week, typically 9am - 3pm with a 1 hour lunch break.

 The successful candidate will:

• Be prepared to obtain the National College's Certificate in the role of Senior Mental Health Leader
• Have a strong belief in inclusion, diversity and the right of each child to be successful whatever their needs, abilities and background
• Hold a Level 2/3 in Teaching and Learning in School (or equivalent)
• Be sympathetic to the Federation's Christian values.
• Focus on individual pupils to ensure their needs are being met with well-being interventions and nurture support.
• Use a wide range of programmes (e.g. Drawing and Talking, Lego therapy , Build an Island, Circle of Friends, Sensory Circuits and anger or anxiety management), and strategies to work with pupils experiencing high levels of anxiety and/or challenging behaviour.
• To monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions through observation and recording of achievement against effective assessment profiles, such as Boxall.
• Use their good sense of humour to maintain positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents that support children's learning and achievement
• Have proven communication skills, both oral and written
• Supervise children at more unstructured times of the school day, engaging them in games and social skills activities 

In return we can offer you a great working environment, as part of a friendly and supportive team of dedicated teachers and teaching assistants who work together to ensure our children receive the best possible opportunities in their lives. Our children are happy and well behaved and parents are supportive. Our teaching assistants undertake regular professional development and career progression is encouraged. You will be under the line management of the SENCo and work closely with her.

Information about the school

The Federation of Saltwood and Bodsham Schools is a successful and longstanding collaboration between two high performing Church of England Primary Schools located in areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the heart of Kent. Both schools were rated as Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted in 2022 and both schools have Outstanding SIAMs reports following their most recent church inspections.

Saltwood School is a popular one form entry school situated in the pretty village of Saltwood just outside Hythe in Kent. With around 210 children on role, the school offers a friendly and welcoming approach to all families. The school benefits from a well resourced site with large grounds and access to local resources such as Brockhill Country Park and Hythe Beach. The school prides itself on its links with the community and children regularly visit care homes and support local charities.

Bodsham School is a small rural school set in the heart of the beautiful Kentish countryside near to Wye. There are 78 pupils on roll arranged in four classes. Year R are taught separately and there are mixed age classes from Year 1 to Year 6. The school has a genuine family ethos and there is strong support from our community of parents and carers. Children receive a rich and varied education in our lovely grounds and we use the school minibus to help children experience trips to local sites of interest.

All staff in our Federation benefit from sharing staff development events, having regular opportunities for collaboration in areas such as moderation and planning and accessing the support and resources that both schools can provide. We are supported by a single dedicated Governing Body who work tirelessly to ensure our children receive the best education possible.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Paul Newton
• Address:Grange Road, Saltwood, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4QS
• Telephone: (01303) 266058
• Email: headteacher@saltwood.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01303 264899)

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