Equine Wellbeing Coach

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Equine Wellbeing Coach to join our close-knit team at Medway Green School located in Wouldham, Rochester. As an Equine Wellbeing Coach you will support with the emotional well-being of young people who are accessing a bespoke education plan which includes off site provision, as well as students who are engaging with full time education in school. You will work closely with the Therapy and Wellbeing Team and SENCo, who will refer students to you to engage in 6-week programmes or longer, or one-off sessions in order to address their social, emotional and mental health needs through the use of horses. Students will attend the yard in small groups, or 1:1. Full training will be provided, including enrolment onto the Equimotional course. Lone working will be part of the role, as you will be based at the small stable yard which is approximately 10 minutes from school. You will always have a member of support staff from school with you when delivering interventions to the students. Your role will include communicating information around the young person, liaising with other school colleagues, parents and carers and external providers. As part of the role, you will be expected to write risk assessments, conduct pre-visit risk assessments and ensure relevant policies and procedures are followed. You will need to keep accurate and detailed notes on sessions, and feedback to SLT on the progress of students. Responsibilities To be actively involved in the support and engagement of students by: * To support individual pupils with emotional wellbeing and regulation through the use of equine intervention * To coach students about how to manage their emotions and feelings leading to better self-regulation and self-management through horses * To attend training, and delivering the Equimotional programme to the students, 1:1 and in small groups * Deliver learning to students regarding practical aspects of horses and stable management * To report to relevant parties on the progress of student’s emotional wellbeing and attend therapy team meetings * To write pre-visit risk assessments and risk assessments * To work with the SENCO and Assistant Headteacher to ensure that any young person’s intervention programme and activities planned are engaging and appropriate * To undertake any relevant training Qualifications Required GCSE To view the job description, please click here - Equine Wellbeing Coach JD About Us Medway Green School is a special needs provision that provides for students whose SEMH/SEN needs have resulted in placement breakdown at their mainstream schools. We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment to SEMH students in Key stages 2-4, however within the next 2 years the provision will move to Key stages 3-4 only. Students will experience a personalised curriculum based on previous learning and identified needs. With a keen focus on therapy, education and personal development the school aims to help young pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally to enable them to achieve success as they progress through life. Opened in 2019, Medway Green School presently provides education to 67 students, with a capacity of 70 students. We have welcomed our first KS4 cohort this year and have been excited to introduce subject specialists to our school, providing a secondary model of learning. Medway Green is a part of Acorn Education, the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education with accommodations for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. This opportunity is within commutable distance of Rochester, Maidstone and surrounding areas, with excellent access to the M2 and M20 motorways. There are no regular public transport routes to the school. We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Benefits Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks See more > https://www.medwaygreenschool.co.uk/about-us/work-for-us/ £23,000 per annum UK applicants only. This role does offer sponsorship 37.5 hours per week