Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A friendly specialist school is looking for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in Newbury. This full-time role is perfect for graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or Counselling. Candidates must have experience with SEN and be flexible in their approach to help students with various needs. Apply today to join a nurturing team!

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience with SEN children and/or adults.
• Open-minded and ready to adapt approaches for each child's needs.
• Graduates in relevant fields encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support children with mental health needs in school.
• Adapt approach based on individual children's requirements.

Skills

Experience with SEN children

Open-mindedness

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

Graduates in Psychology

Graduates in Criminology

Graduates in Counselling

Job description

Overview

A friendly and inspiring specialist school in Newbury is looking for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The students have a range of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, learning difficulties and behavioural challenges. The school are therefore seeking someone who understands the students’ needs and is ready for a new challenge!

The SEMH School is situated in Newbury and is a full-time position starting ASAP. The school has an extremely well-regarded reputation within the local community and have been commended for their inclusive and nurturing learning environment. The staff are supportive and are looking forward to having an understanding and passionate Mental Health and Wellbeing Assistant join their team.

The students range from 11 to 18 and have significant developmental trauma and emotional needs. The successful Mental Health and Wellbeing Assistant will therefore need to be open-minded, resilient, and determined to help others. You will need to be flexible and be able to adapt your approach to suit the needs of every child. The perfect candidate will have previous experience with SEN children and/or adults, whether it be from a professional or personal stance. Graduates who have qualified in Psychology, Criminology or Counselling would also be perfect for this.

Responsibilities

• Support children with mental health needs in school
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to create a nurturing environment
• Monitor and support students’ wellbeing and progress
• Be flexible and adapt approaches to meet individual needs
• Work as part of a team to support SEMH students

Location: Newbury. This is a full-time position starting ASAP. Salary: £85 - £95 per day.

Qualifications & What We're Looking For

• Previous experience with SEN children and/or adults (professional or personal)
• Graduates in Psychology, Criminology or Counselling are encouraged
• Open-minded, resilient and determined to help others
• Flexible and able to adapt approach to individual children

If you are interested in this Mental Health & Wellbeing Assistant role, please apply today!