School Mental Health Assistant

Harmonia Careers; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector is seeking a School Mental Health Assistant to support children with special educational needs in Bletchley. This role is ideal for graduates in Psychology or Criminology looking to gain valuable experience in a rewarding environment. The position requires a passion for working with children and a commitment to long-term support.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or about to graduate in Psychology or Criminology.
• Some experience working with children is beneficial.
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational and emotional needs.
• Work within a SEND School environment.
• Commit to at least 12 months for staff consistency.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

School Mental Health Assistant - Education and Training, Bletchley

Are you an aspiring Education Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or mental health support worker?

Role to start in April or June, depending on your circumstances.

Does catering to children with special educational and emotional needs appeal to you?

Are you a graduate or about to graduate, looking to gain experience with students with special needs?

We are seeking a School Mental Health Assistant to work within a SEND School in Bletchley.

We are working with a Special Needs School in Bletchley that is looking for support staff to start from September. The school is particularly interested in Psychology and Criminology graduates who aspire to become Education Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, or Occupational Therapists.

If you are passionate about working with children with additional needs and are up for an exciting, challenging, yet rewarding role, this could be the job for you! Some experience working with children in various settings would be beneficial, but personality and motivation are equally important.

The pupils have many needs, including Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism, and behavioral difficulties. Therefore, the school is looking for committed individuals who want to stay for at least 12 months, as consistency of staff is vital for the children's progress.

Interviews are actively taking place, so please apply immediately if interested.

These support roles are ideal for individuals seeking a support role within the education sector, such as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.