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Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker. Job in Maidenhead Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd

Maidenhead

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

A reputable education services provider in Maidenhead is seeking an Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker. This full-time role involves supporting children with mental health challenges, facilitating a positive learning environment, and offering 1:1 assistance. Ideal candidates are resilient and confident in helping vulnerable children, with desirable backgrounds in relevant fields like psychology or social work. Competitive daily pay between £85 - £100 is offered, with an ASAP start.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Support and shadow the class teacher.
  • Provide 1:1 support for SEN students.
  • Help run exciting lessons to ensure a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Resilience
Confidence in supporting young people
Behavioral management

Education

Graduation in a relevant field
Job description
Overview

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 Maidenhead. 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!

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications / Experience

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.

Details
  • Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker
  • Maidenhead
  • ASAP start
  • 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 short-listed.

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

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