Aspiring Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Mental Health Support Assistant to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children. This rewarding role involves supporting learners with autism and mental health needs, ensuring they can access education alongside their peers. The ideal candidate will be calm, confident, and adaptable, ready to provide essential classroom support and guidance. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals aspiring to build a career in psychology or education, offering valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment. If you're bubbly and eager to help, this role could be perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Calm and compassionate individual to support learners with autism and mental health needs.
• Experience with children is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with autism and mental health needs in accessing education.
• Provide general classroom support, manage behavior, and assist with lesson preparation.

Skills

Experience with children

Calm and compassionate demeanor

Confidence

Initiative

Education

Working towards a career in psychology

Working towards a career in education

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Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children?

Are you looking for valuable experience?

Job Title - Mental Health Support Assistant

Location – Gloucester

Start Date – September 2024

Your role will be to mainly support learners who have struggles with autism as a primary diagnosis, but also struggle with mental health needs. You will work at ensuring that they are able to access their education in the same ways that their mainstream peers can.

Your role as a mental health support assistant will also include providing general classroom support to the class teacher. These duties will include helping manage general classroom behaviour, help with lesson preparation, help keep the class tidy and listen to the students read and practice their phonics.

The successful mental health assistant will be calm and compassionate but also confident. You will take initiative well and be able to adapt your approach to match the needs of the children. Some children in the class will need extra support. Some may have learning difficulties and need help to stay on track with their tasks.

Experience working with children will be beneficial, but not essential. Personality is most important. If you are confident and bubbly then this school wants to hear from you!

Individuals who are working towards a career in psychology, education or any other related field are most welcome to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working with vulnerable children.

Key information:

* Mental Health Support Assistant
* Gloucester
* Primary School
* £80 - £95 per day
* September Start
* Term time only
* Small class sizes
* Good travel links

Apply now as interviews are taking place as soon as next week! You don’t want to miss out!

Mental Health Support Assistant – Gloucester – Sept Start