Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker - Headington

Academics Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking an Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker to join their team in Headington. This full-time role involves supporting children with mental health challenges in a school setting, providing both emotional and educational assistance. Ideal for aspiring psychologists or social workers, the position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on vulnerable students' lives. Experience with SEN students is desirable, and a relevant degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children is desirable but not essential.
• Background in sports, art, or drama is an advantage.
• Graduates in a relevant field will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support and shadow the class teacher while providing 1:1 support for SEN students.
• Help run engaging lessons to create a fun classroom environment.
• Facilitate a positive and safe environment for students with mental health needs.

Skills

Resilience

Confidence in supporting young people

Behavioural management

Education

Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker - Headington

Are you an individual who is passionate about supporting children with their mental health needs?

If so then look no further

A really rewarding position has become available for an Emotional and Mental Health support worker to work in a school in Headington. This is an excellent position to gain really valuable experience whilst also making a huge difference to the lives of vulnerable children. A really fulfilling opportunity!

These students struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD and various other mood disorders. These young people need someone who can facilitate a positive and safe environment for them to learn and grow. This can making learning really difficult, this is where you would come in.

As a mental health assistant you will directly be involved in helping children manage and cope with their emotions and mental health. You will be helping to make learning fun and engaging whilst also ensuring that learning is becoming concrete.

Your day-to-day duties will involve supporting and shadowing the class teacher, whilst providing 1:1 support for the SEN students. You will also help run exciting lessons to ensure the classroom is a fun and exciting place. Behavioural management may also be required.

The role would suit someone who is resilient and confident in supporting young people with challenging mental health needs. This is a great opportunity for aspiring psychologists, social workers, therapists and counsellors.

Experience working with vulnerable children is desirable but not essential. Those with a background in sports, art or drama will also be at an advantage. Graduates in a relevant field will also be considered.

• Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker
• Headington
• ASAP start
• 85 - 95 per day
• Full- time
• Mon - Fri
• SEMH, Autism, Mental Health, Complex needs

Interviews are happening as soon as this week so get in touch ASAP if you're interested. You can apply directly to this advert and will be contacted if you have been short-listed.

Emotional and Mental Health Support, Headington, Full Time, ASAP start.