Wellbeing Tutor

Wellbeing Tutor – Independent SEN Secondary School, Towcester/Silverstone Area

A highly reputable and independent SEN secondary school in the Towcester/Silverstone area is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Wellbeing Tutor to join their permanent staff team from January 2025 (or sooner if available). This unique opportunity offers the chance to work in a supportive and nurturing environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing and development of young people with special educational needs (SEN).

Salary: £24,420 - £29,190 per annum, dependent on relevant qualifications and experience, plus additional SEN allowance and benefits.

Role Overview
The Wellbeing Tutor will play a crucial role in supporting the emotional, social, and psychological development of students. Working closely with teaching staff and the wider pastoral team, the successful candidate will provide tailored support to students, fostering a positive learning environment where they feel safe, understood, and empowered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering individual and group wellbeing sessions tailored to students' needs, focusing on their emotional and mental health.
• Supporting students in developing resilience, self-esteem, and coping strategies to help them thrive in both academic and social settings.
• Collaborating with teachers, support staff, and external professionals to ensure an integrated approach to student welfare.
• Identifying students who require additional wellbeing support and implementing action plans to assist their development.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with students to facilitate open communication and create a safe space for them to express their thoughts and concerns.
• Monitoring and reporting on student progress and wellbeing to senior staff and parents/carers where appropriate.
• Participating in staff meetings, training, and continuous professional development to ensure best practices are followed in supporting SEN students.

Candidate Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications in mental health, wellbeing, counselling, or a related field (e.g., psychology, education, social work).
• Experience working with young people, preferably in an SEN or educational setting.
• A thorough understanding of mental health issues in children and adolescents, and experience in providing pastoral or emotional support.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with both students and staff.
• A compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting vulnerable students.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).

Desirable:

• Experience in delivering therapeutic or wellbeing interventions such as mindfulness, CBT, or art therapy.
• Knowledge of SEN, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This role offers the chance to be part of a close-knit school community that is deeply committed to the wellbeing and success of its students. The ideal candidate will be passionate about making a difference and will thrive in an environment where every day presents new challenges and rewards.

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting your relevant work experience, contact details and a covering letter indicating why you should be considered along with your availability to interview.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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