Graduate Mental Health Assistant. Job in Devizes Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

An inclusive and diverse specialist school is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to support children with various mental health needs. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with on-site psychologists and therapists, making a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable students. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, proactive, and ready to face challenges while providing essential support in a dynamic classroom environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in the mental health sector and eager to gain valuable experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible start date

Supportive work environment

Opportunity to work with professionals

Qualifications

• Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or Health & Social Care preferred.
• Understanding of welfare and mental health is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage children with mental health needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to SEN students.
• Assist in running engaging lessons and manage behaviour.

Skills

Empathy

Behavioural Management

Initiative

Understanding of Mental Health

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Degree in Health & Social Care

Job description

Are you hoping of becoming a Psychologist or Counsellor? Are you looking to get experience working in the mental health sector? You could make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children with mental health needs.

An inclusive and diverse Specialist School is looking for a Mental Health Assistant to help support and encourage children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs through the school day. The pupils have a variety of difficulties, including but not limited to - anxiety, learning difficulties, trauma, ASD, ADHD, OCD and behavioural challenges. The perfect candidate will therefore be proactive, understanding and ready for a challenge!

The pupils in this school have a range of additional needs. Though no two days are the same in a school like this, your general duties will involve supporting and shadowing the class teacher, whilst providing 1:1 and small group support to the SEN students. You will help run exciting lessons to make the classroom a fun, engaging and safe place. Behavioural management, personal care and emotional support may also be required where necessary.

The role is full-time starting ASAP but the school has said they can be flexible if the perfect candidate came along. Graduates who have qualified in Psychology, Criminology or Health & Social Care would be perfect for this - a general understanding of welfare and mental health would be beneficial. This is also a unique opportunity to work alongside the Psychologist and Therapist based on-site at the school.

• Graduate Mental Health Assistant
• Support children with mental health needs
• Devizes
• £85 to £95 per day
• Mon to Fri, 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Amazing Graduate Opportunity

If you can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom then the school wants to hear from you! The ideal Graduate Mental Health Assistant will be empathetic and confident, and be able to work using their own initiative - are you up for the challenge?

Are you interested in this position? If yes, apply today!