Learning Support Assistant - Mental Health

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Redditch; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join their SEMH provision in Redditch. This role offers a unique opportunity to support students' social and emotional development through restorative practices. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate with a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection, eager to build meaningful relationships with young people. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering a nurturing environment where every student can thrive, and make a significant difference in their lives. If you are driven by empathy and a desire to support youth, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection is essential.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Support students in their social and emotional development.
• Use restorative practices to enhance student relationships.

Skills

Empathy

Restorative Practices

Knowledge of Safeguarding

Education

Recent Graduate in Criminal Justice

Job description

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant - Mental Health

Location: Redditch

Salary Scale: £90 – 100 a day

Contract Type: Temp – Perm

We are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our specialist SEMH provision in Redditch. As a Teaching Assistant in our provision, you will have the opportunity to use restorative practices to support our students in their social and emotional development.

We believe that empathy is of the utmost importance in working with young people, and we encourage our staff to build strong relationships with our students from the very beginning. In your role as a Teaching Assistant, you will focus on building these relationships in the first weeks, while also displaying your academic potential and social maturity.

At our SEMH provision, we believe that every student has the potential to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where our students can grow and thrive, and we are looking for someone who shares our values and passion for supporting young people.

If you are a recent graduate with a passion for Criminal Justice and using restorative practices, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of young people in Redditch.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information or to register your interest in ‘Learning Support Assistant’, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.