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2 days a week MPR +SEN 1 General subjects
This position requires you to work closely with young people with serious mental health problems. You will need to undergo EPUT (NHS Trust) training, Therapeutic and Safe Interventions (TASI). This involves physical restraint of young people. Using the methods taught on the course will be part of your role.
You will need to assess, plan, teach and review education tailored to the individual educational needs of each student assigned to a small group. The education ranges widely from that aimed to improve access to academic learning to 'A' level on occasions. The young people in hospital at the centre are aged 13-18 years.
You will take responsibility for aspects of the curriculum according to identified strengths
You will work as part of the Therapeutic Education team and the wider Multi-disciplinary team. The post involves working with members of the other disciplines at the centre - medical, therapy, nursing, psychology and social work.
Experience of working with social, emotional and mental health difficulties and an understanding of child protection procedures is required. Skills beyond the usual classroom requirement e.g. playing the guitar, would also be beneficial.
Training will be provided for elements of the job which the successful candidate needs a higher level of understanding.
For an informal discussion regarding this post please telephone Gill Jackson or Steph Yates, Co-Heads of Education on 01206 334685
Information about the School
The St Aubyn Centre Therapeutic Education Department is the specialist education provisions for young people admitted to the NHS adolescent psychiatric unit in Colchester, Essex. We provide education for young people with serious mental health difficulties aged 13 to 18 .
The education department works closely with the nursing, medical and therapeutic teams at the centre to support the young people and enable them to return to the community as quickly as possible. We have strong links with local schools as well as with other community organisations.