Classroom Support Worker

Austin Fraser; Maidenhead; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Classroom Support Worker to join a compassionate team in Maidenhead. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about mental health, education, and psychology. You will support students aged 4 to 11 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them navigate their feelings and develop independence. The school offers specialized interventions to enhance students' well-being. If you are a psychology or criminology graduate, or have a background in art, music, or sport, this is a fantastic opportunity to embark on a fulfilling career that merges education and mental health.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates should be compassionate and patient.
• Understanding safeguarding is crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support students in processing thoughts and feelings.
• Facilitate a high level of care and compassion.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Understanding of safeguarding

Positive attitude

Education

Psychology degree

Criminology degree

Background in art, music, or sport

Job description

Classroom Support Worker

A fantastic opportunity has recently popped up for a Classroom Support Worker to join a supportive team in a specialist school in Maidenhead.

The students in this setting have all been identified as struggling with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). They are between the ages of 4 and 11 and have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences. These experiences have led them to have mental health struggles, which contributes to nervous system dysregulation. This lovely school is looking for people to come in and support their students in processing their thoughts and feelings and regulating their emotions.

The class teacher has specialized interventions designed to meet the needs of the children and meet them where they are. The interventions are in place to build upon their skills, promote their independence, and enhance their overall mental health and wellbeing.

This mental health school is based in Maidenhead and offers their students the best help they can, but they are looking to add someone to their team who can facilitate a high level of care and compassion for their students.

Qualities of Ideal Candidates:

1. Compassionate
2. Patient
3. Have a good understanding of the importance of safeguarding
4. Have a positive attitude

This is a great route for people who are looking to embark on a career that joins together mental health, psychology, and education. Psychology graduates, criminology graduates, and those with backgrounds in art, music, or sport are especially encouraged to apply.

Experience in a role like this would be beneficial to any career you plan to embark on.

Key Information:

1. Position: Classroom Support Worker
2. Location: Maidenhead
3. Salary: £85 - £95 per day
4. Start Date: ASAP
5. Great opportunity for psychology graduates
6. Psychology meets education
7. Great travel links

If you would like to interview or trial, please apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted should you be shortlisted.