Student Mental Health Assistant

Job description
Student Mental Health Assistant - Newbury - ASAP Start!

Are you interested in a career in the Mental Health Industry?

Are you wanting to expand your experience by supporting young children and their needs?

A fantastic school in Newbury have an opportunity for a Student Mental Health Assistant to join their staff in providing high quality, continuous support to their students. The school provide education to students who have Complex Learning Disabilities as well as significant Mental, Social and Emotional Needs and would love to welcome a Student Mental Health Assistant. The successful candidate will work on both 1-1 basis with students and in small groups who would benefit from extra concentrated support throughout the school day. As a Student Mental Health Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with children who have display challenging behaviour and have mental health difficulties, meaning there is room for you to gain an extended understanding of how to communicate, regulate and advocate for children in the SEN community.

The school are looking for a committed, confident and well-educated candidate to take on the role of Student Mental Health Assistant and bring enthusiasm and empathy into the classroom. Ideally, the successful applicant will have excellent behaviour management skills, education surrounding Special Educational Needs and experience in either a professional or home environment. The Student Mental Health Assistant will have the opportunity to gain professional experience working along qualified therapists, behaviour consultants and psychologists which could kick-start their entrance into the industry.
• ASAP Start
• 80 - +5 per day
• Monday - Friday, 8:30-3:30
• Student Mental Health Assistant
• Mental, Social and Emotional Needs
• Graduates Welcomed
• SEN experience or education
• Newbury

If you are interested in taking on this role please apply with an updated CV TODAY!