Wellbeing Assistant (University Placement)

Role Overview & Responsibilities

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.

To Apply: Please visit our website www.alfristonschool.comto download and complete the non teaching application form, please send a supporting cover letter with your application. All applications are to be sent via email for the attention of Mrs Ellie Davison.

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

Job Description

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