Emotional And Mental Health Support Worker - Abingdon

Academics Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization is seeking an Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker to assist children in Abingdon dealing with trauma, anxiety, and other mental health issues. This full-time role involves working closely with class teachers and providing 1:1 support for students. Candidates with experience in vulnerable child support or relevant fields like psychology or social work are encouraged to apply. Salary ranges from £85 to £100 per day.

Qualifications

• Resilient and confident in supporting young people with challenging mental health needs.
• Experience working with vulnerable children is desirable but not essential.
• Background in sports, art, or drama is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Directly involved in helping children manage and cope with their emotions and mental health.
• Support the class teacher, providing 1:1 support for SEN students.
• Help run engaging lessons to maintain a positive classroom environment.

Job description

Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker - Abingdon

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

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.

Overview

A rewarding position for an Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker to work in a school in Abingdon. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience while making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children.

Responsibilities

• Directly be involved in helping children manage and cope with their emotions and mental health.
• Help make learning fun and engaging while ensuring that learning becomes concrete.
• Support and shadow the class teacher, with 1:1 support for SEN students.
• Help run engaging lessons to maintain a positive and exciting classroom environment.
• Behavioural management may be required.

Qualifications and Requirements

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 have an advantage. Graduates in a relevant field will also be considered.

• ASAP start
• Location: Abingdon
• Salary: 85 - 100 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 shortlisted.

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