Aspiring Probation Officer - Young Offenders - Mental Health - Dorking - Education and Training The School: Aspiring Probation Officer - Young Offenders - Mental Health - Dorking The school is near Dorking and provides support for children aged 9-16 years who have a range of learning and behavioural needs due to social, emotional and mental health challenges. All students that attend the school have a designated Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) which details specific needs in terms of care and support. The school provides a safe learning environment for children who suffer with high levels of anxiety, which can result in a lack of focus and challenging behaviour. The school also provides therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, music, speech and language therapies where these are part of the young person's EHCP. The curriculum team works closely with therapists to ensure the correct physical and emotional support is available at all times. What is involved: Aspiring Probation Officer - Young Offenders - Mental Health - Dorking Providing assistance and supervision for children's behaviour during the school day and supporting their learning and participation in class Working with a class, a small group or individual learners, both inside and outside of the classroom Encouraging the development of social skills and supporting students' individual needs Helping to build confidence and motivation Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team Maintaining progress records What is required: Aspiring Probation Officer - Young Offenders - Mental Health Education and Training: An Undergraduate Degree, ideally in a relevant subject such as Psychology or Criminology Knowledge and/or a keen interest and understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs Good general education levels in English and Maths - A Levels are preferable Good interpersonal and communication skill and a caring attitude Summary: Aspiring Probation Officer - Young Offenders - Mental Health - Dorking Education and Training Aspiring Probation Officer, Youth Criminal Justice, Learning Mentor, Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant 90 to 110 daily rate (5-day week - 8.30am to 4.00pm) Special needs schools and mainstream settings with specialist provision - mental health, trauma, SEN Depending on your availability - 1 year contract Apply via this advert or call Judith Oakley on (phone number removed) for more details. Academics has been appointed to recruit for the above role, and is one of the leading education recruitment companies within the UK with over 160 staff and 22 offices. Across the South East, we have the largest and most experienced team with over 30 staff across Surrey, Sussex and Kent supporting over 200 schools across the county on a weekly basis.
Feb 08, 2026
Contractor
Aspiring Probation Officer - Young Offenders - Mental Health - Dorking - Education and Training The School: Aspiring Probation Officer - Young Offenders - Mental Health - Dorking The school is near Dorking and provides support for children aged 9-16 years who have a range of learning and behavioural needs due to social, emotional and mental health challenges. All students that attend the school have a designated Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) which details specific needs in terms of care and support. The school provides a safe learning environment for children who suffer with high levels of anxiety, which can result in a lack of focus and challenging behaviour. The school also provides therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, music, speech and language therapies where these are part of the young person's EHCP. The curriculum team works closely with therapists to ensure the correct physical and emotional support is available at all times. What is involved: Aspiring Probation Officer - Young Offenders - Mental Health - Dorking Providing assistance and supervision for children's behaviour during the school day and supporting their learning and participation in class Working with a class, a small group or individual learners, both inside and outside of the classroom Encouraging the development of social skills and supporting students' individual needs Helping to build confidence and motivation Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team Maintaining progress records What is required: Aspiring Probation Officer - Young Offenders - Mental Health Education and Training: An Undergraduate Degree, ideally in a relevant subject such as Psychology or Criminology Knowledge and/or a keen interest and understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs Good general education levels in English and Maths - A Levels are preferable Good interpersonal and communication skill and a caring attitude Summary: Aspiring Probation Officer - Young Offenders - Mental Health - Dorking Education and Training Aspiring Probation Officer, Youth Criminal Justice, Learning Mentor, Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant 90 to 110 daily rate (5-day week - 8.30am to 4.00pm) Special needs schools and mainstream settings with specialist provision - mental health, trauma, SEN Depending on your availability - 1 year contract Apply via this advert or call Judith Oakley on (phone number removed) for more details. Academics has been appointed to recruit for the above role, and is one of the leading education recruitment companies within the UK with over 160 staff and 22 offices. Across the South East, we have the largest and most experienced team with over 30 staff across Surrey, Sussex and Kent supporting over 200 schools across the county on a weekly basis.
Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant - Maidenhead Aspiring Educational Psychologist role Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! ASAP Start Are you interested in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues? Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists? An incredible specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Maidenhead are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support the academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of these students. The SEN School is in Maidenhead and the role is full-time starting ASAP or in September 2025. The SEN children are aged 8 to 18 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. The school employ a therapeutic approach so will offer a range of training to the mental health assistant appointed. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a relative field would be desirable too (e.g. Psychology, Counselling, Criminology etc). This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for the mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher. Overall the school are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring and resilient Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist Social and Emotional Mental Health Support ASAP Start Maidenhead 85- 100 per day Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates The SEN children in this school require a mental health assistant who understands their complex needs, is open-minded and up for a challenge. If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert. Mental Health Assistant - Maidenhead - ASAP Start
Feb 02, 2026
Full time
Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant - Maidenhead Aspiring Educational Psychologist role Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! ASAP Start Are you interested in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues? Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists? An incredible specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Maidenhead are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support the academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of these students. The SEN School is in Maidenhead and the role is full-time starting ASAP or in September 2025. The SEN children are aged 8 to 18 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. The school employ a therapeutic approach so will offer a range of training to the mental health assistant appointed. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a relative field would be desirable too (e.g. Psychology, Counselling, Criminology etc). This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for the mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher. Overall the school are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring and resilient Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist Social and Emotional Mental Health Support ASAP Start Maidenhead 85- 100 per day Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates The SEN children in this school require a mental health assistant who understands their complex needs, is open-minded and up for a challenge. If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert. Mental Health Assistant - Maidenhead - ASAP Start
Blue Skies Education are working in partnership with a very special school that offers education provisions to CYP's (children and young people) with behavioural and mental health profiles. The CYP's at this provision do not attend mainstream school as they present behaviours that challenge and whom need additional support and care in their school life that cannot be facilitated for in a masintream setting. Often the CYP's at this provision will have a background of trauma, adverse childhood experiences, some may be engaged in criminal activities and/or be neuro-divergent eg: ADHD, ASC. We are looking for a behaviour mentor who can do exactly that; mentor, support and inspire these children and teenagers. It's a truly unique opportunity to change the lives of the students you work with and help guide them through some of the most challenging phases in their young lives. Ideally you will be a graduate of a psychology, criminology or creative arts based degree (art, drama, music) as these areas offer real value and experience to support different learning platforms and angles with the students. But being a graduate is not essential if you have the natural attributes to really make a positive impact and a genuine care and interest in this arena. This position will begin via Blue Skies Education as an agency worker but will present the opportunity for a permanent contract directly with the school if the temporary period is a success for you, the school and the students. If you are compassionate, confident, inspiring, a skilled communicator with a genuine interest to make a difference for CYP's (who really need it!) that will supersede a lack of direct experience in a similar role. Please call us for a detailed conversation and we can discuss how this role ties in with your future career goals; it will undoubtedly suit aspiring teachers, psychologists, art psychotherapists, speech and language therapists etc. Some more info: Hours: 32hrs per week, day shifts over Mon to Fri (term time only) Start Date: ASAP End Date: Permanent contract Location: Greenwich Pay: 23500- 25000 You will need: A valid DBS or be willing to apply for one ( 63) Proof of right to work References Degree level of education (ideally but not essential) UK Residency In return we offer a huge opportunity of a permanent contract, signifiant experience to build your CV/portfolio and a highly rewarding job in education. We look forward to receivng your application. For further information on this SEMH Behaviour Mentor vacancy please apply via this advert and a member of Blue Skies Education will be in touch thereafter. Please be advised that this SEMH Behaviour Mentor role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that the successful applicant must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. The job vacancy may be closed earlier than the closing date if we secure a suitable candidate so please apply ASAP to avoid any potential disappointment. We look forward to receiving your application!
Jan 31, 2026
Full time
Blue Skies Education are working in partnership with a very special school that offers education provisions to CYP's (children and young people) with behavioural and mental health profiles. The CYP's at this provision do not attend mainstream school as they present behaviours that challenge and whom need additional support and care in their school life that cannot be facilitated for in a masintream setting. Often the CYP's at this provision will have a background of trauma, adverse childhood experiences, some may be engaged in criminal activities and/or be neuro-divergent eg: ADHD, ASC. We are looking for a behaviour mentor who can do exactly that; mentor, support and inspire these children and teenagers. It's a truly unique opportunity to change the lives of the students you work with and help guide them through some of the most challenging phases in their young lives. Ideally you will be a graduate of a psychology, criminology or creative arts based degree (art, drama, music) as these areas offer real value and experience to support different learning platforms and angles with the students. But being a graduate is not essential if you have the natural attributes to really make a positive impact and a genuine care and interest in this arena. This position will begin via Blue Skies Education as an agency worker but will present the opportunity for a permanent contract directly with the school if the temporary period is a success for you, the school and the students. If you are compassionate, confident, inspiring, a skilled communicator with a genuine interest to make a difference for CYP's (who really need it!) that will supersede a lack of direct experience in a similar role. Please call us for a detailed conversation and we can discuss how this role ties in with your future career goals; it will undoubtedly suit aspiring teachers, psychologists, art psychotherapists, speech and language therapists etc. Some more info: Hours: 32hrs per week, day shifts over Mon to Fri (term time only) Start Date: ASAP End Date: Permanent contract Location: Greenwich Pay: 23500- 25000 You will need: A valid DBS or be willing to apply for one ( 63) Proof of right to work References Degree level of education (ideally but not essential) UK Residency In return we offer a huge opportunity of a permanent contract, signifiant experience to build your CV/portfolio and a highly rewarding job in education. We look forward to receivng your application. For further information on this SEMH Behaviour Mentor vacancy please apply via this advert and a member of Blue Skies Education will be in touch thereafter. Please be advised that this SEMH Behaviour Mentor role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that the successful applicant must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. The job vacancy may be closed earlier than the closing date if we secure a suitable candidate so please apply ASAP to avoid any potential disappointment. We look forward to receiving your application!
Here at Blue Skies Education we are working in partnership with a very special school that offers education provisions to CYP's (children and young people) with SEMH profiles. The CYP's at this provision do not attend mainstream school as they present behaviours that challenge and they need additional support and care in their school life that cannot be facilitated for in a masintream setting. Often the CYP's at this provision will have a background of trauma, adverse childhood experiences and/or be neuro-divergent eg: ADHD, ASC. We are looking for a behaviour mentor who can do exactly that; mentor, support and inspire these children and teenagers. It's a truly unique opportunity to change the lives of the students you work with and help guide them through some of the most challenging phases in their young lives. Ideally you will be a graduate of a psychology, criminology or creative arts based degree (art, drama, music) as these areas offer real value and experience to support different learning platforms and angles with the students. This opportunity offers significant experience for a graduate to build their portfolio for future training/further in education in the psychology and psychotherapy fields. This position will begin via Blue Skies Education as an agency worker but will present the opportunity for a permanent contract directly with the school if the temporary period is a success for you, the school and the students. If you are compassionate, confident, inspiring, a skilled communicator with a genuine interest to make a difference for CYP's (who really need it!) that will supersede a lack of direct experience in a similar role. Please call us for a detailed conversation and we can discuss how this role ties in with your future career goals; it will undoubtedly suit aspiring teachers, psychologists, art psychotherapists, speech and language therapists etc. Some more info: Hours: 32-35hrs per week, day shifts over Mon to Fri Start Date: ASAP End Date: Indefinite, could become permanent Location: North East London Pay: £14-£16 per hour (PAYE) You will need: A valid DBS or be willing to apply for one (£63) Proof of right to work References Degree (as outlined above) UK Residency In return we offer a huge opportunity of a permanent contract, signifiant experience to build your CV/portfolio and a highly rewarding job in education. We look forward to receivng your application. For further information on this SEMH Behaviour Mentor vacancy please apply via this advert and a member of Blue Skies Education will be in touch thereafter. Please be advised that this SEMH Behaviour Mentor role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that the successful applicant must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. The job vacancy may be closed earlier than the closing date if we secure a suitable candidate so please apply ASAP to avoid any potential disappointment. We look forward to receiving your application!
Jan 18, 2026
Seasonal
Here at Blue Skies Education we are working in partnership with a very special school that offers education provisions to CYP's (children and young people) with SEMH profiles. The CYP's at this provision do not attend mainstream school as they present behaviours that challenge and they need additional support and care in their school life that cannot be facilitated for in a masintream setting. Often the CYP's at this provision will have a background of trauma, adverse childhood experiences and/or be neuro-divergent eg: ADHD, ASC. We are looking for a behaviour mentor who can do exactly that; mentor, support and inspire these children and teenagers. It's a truly unique opportunity to change the lives of the students you work with and help guide them through some of the most challenging phases in their young lives. Ideally you will be a graduate of a psychology, criminology or creative arts based degree (art, drama, music) as these areas offer real value and experience to support different learning platforms and angles with the students. This opportunity offers significant experience for a graduate to build their portfolio for future training/further in education in the psychology and psychotherapy fields. This position will begin via Blue Skies Education as an agency worker but will present the opportunity for a permanent contract directly with the school if the temporary period is a success for you, the school and the students. If you are compassionate, confident, inspiring, a skilled communicator with a genuine interest to make a difference for CYP's (who really need it!) that will supersede a lack of direct experience in a similar role. Please call us for a detailed conversation and we can discuss how this role ties in with your future career goals; it will undoubtedly suit aspiring teachers, psychologists, art psychotherapists, speech and language therapists etc. Some more info: Hours: 32-35hrs per week, day shifts over Mon to Fri Start Date: ASAP End Date: Indefinite, could become permanent Location: North East London Pay: £14-£16 per hour (PAYE) You will need: A valid DBS or be willing to apply for one (£63) Proof of right to work References Degree (as outlined above) UK Residency In return we offer a huge opportunity of a permanent contract, signifiant experience to build your CV/portfolio and a highly rewarding job in education. We look forward to receivng your application. For further information on this SEMH Behaviour Mentor vacancy please apply via this advert and a member of Blue Skies Education will be in touch thereafter. Please be advised that this SEMH Behaviour Mentor role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that the successful applicant must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. The job vacancy may be closed earlier than the closing date if we secure a suitable candidate so please apply ASAP to avoid any potential disappointment. We look forward to receiving your application!
