Graduate Mental Health Worker

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

Job summary

A dedicated educational organization in Thatcham is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs. The role involves providing 1:1 support, running engaging lessons, and working alongside mental health professionals. Ideal candidates are graduates with degrees in Psychology, Criminology, or Health & Social Care, possessing a proactive attitude and understanding of mental health. The position offers a salary of £85 - £95 per day with hours from Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Graduate opportunity for those enthusiastic about supporting children's mental health.
• Experience or understanding of welfare and mental health is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support and shadow the class teacher, providing 1:1 and small group support.
• Run engaging lessons to create a fun and safe classroom.
• Assist with behavioural management and personal care.
• Work with on-site Psychologist and Therapist.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Understanding of mental health needs

Behavioural management

Ability to support SEN students

Education

Degree in Psychology, Criminology or Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

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.

Role

An inclusive and diverse Specialist School is looking for a Mental Health Teaching 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.

Responsibilities

• Support and shadow the class teacher, providing 1:1 and small group support to the SEN students.
• Help run engaging lessons to make the classroom a fun, engaging and safe place.
• Behavioural management, personal care and emotional support may also be required where necessary.
• Work alongside the Psychologist and Therapist based on-site at the school.

Details

The role is full-time starting ASAP but the school have 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.

Benefits & Requirements

• Salary: £85 - £95 per day
• Location: Thatcham
• Hours: Mon to Fri, 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Graduate Opportunity – enthusiasm, passion and experience as part of the classroom environment

If you are excited by this opportunity then please apply today!