Learning Support - Social Emotional Mental Health

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment company is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Reigate. The role involves supporting students aged 10-16 with socio-emotional challenges such as trauma and anxiety. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in Psychology, Criminology, or relevant experience with SEN children. This position offers a competitive daily salary, excellent training, and a chance to positively impact young lives. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Support and CPD provided

Qualifications

• Must have experience with children and/or adults in a mental health setting.
• Open-minded and dedicated to supporting students.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Build strong relationships with students.
• Demonstrate empathy in challenging situations.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Experience with SEN children

Knowledge of mental health

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Degree in Counselling

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Reigate - Social Care - SEMH - Graduate - Psychology - Criminology

Are you looking to kick-start your career in the Mental Health Sector?

Are you looking for a role where you can support the mental health of young people?

A well-respected specialist school near Reigate is looking for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The students range between 10 and 16 years old, and face a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, and challenges including trauma, anxiety, OCD, and behavioural issues. The students therefore need a Mental Health Teaching Assistant who will be dedicated to being a consistent role model, is committed to building strong relationships, is empathetic and up for a challenge!

The ideal Mental Health Teaching Assistant must be open-minded, resilient, and knowledgeable about mental health. The perfect candidate will have experience with SEN children and/or adults in any setting. Graduates in Psychology, Criminology or Counselling would also be perfect for this position. Reigate based.

If you are looking to kick-start your career in Social Care, Psychology, Mental Health or Education, then this Mental Health Teaching Assistant role is the perfect opportunity for you. You really will be having a positive impact on the lives of children and young people who need it most.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Be a consistent role model and build strong relationships with students aged 10–16
• Demonstrate empathy and resilience in challenging situations

Details

Start date ASAP

Salary: 90 - 110 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-4pm, PAYE, term time only

Training and support: Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students

Requirements: You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship; Must be able to travel to Reigate and surrounding areas

Application

Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd, if you are interested in the Behaviour Mentor role:

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Academics has been appointed to recruit for the above role, and is one of the leading education recruitment companies within the UK with over 160 staff and 22 offices. Across the South East, we have the largest and most experienced team with over 30 staff across Surrey, Sussex and Kent supporting over 200 schools across the county on a weekly basis.