Mental Health Assistant

EdEx - Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

EdEx - Education Recruitment is seeking a Mental Health Assistant for a high achieving primary school in Havering. The role supports SEND, SEMH, safeguarding and works across Reception to KS2, 1:1 and group sessions to address pupil needs.

The successful graduate will collaborate with SEND, Pastoral and Safeguarding teams to help reduce barriers to learning, inspire pupils and contribute to a friendly, supportive school environment. This is a long-term, full-time position with CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Mentoring students with SEND, SEMH and Safeguarding requirements.
• Developing strong relationships with pupils; Work Experience Placements; Learning Skills Centre; and Colleges Links.
• Planning and running group sessions and 1:1 sessions addressing the needs of the students.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring students with SEND, SEMH and Safeguarding requirements.
• Developing strong relationships with pupils; Work Experience Placements; Learning Skills Centre; and Colleges Links.
• Planning and running group sessions and 1:1 session addressing the needs of the students.

Skills

Mentoring

Relationship building

Inspire pupils

Education

Graduate

Job description

A high achieving, modern Primary School within the Borough of Havering, are looking to fill X3 Mental Health Assistant roles to join their supportive, friendly and hardworking team. The successful candidate will work alongside the brilliant SEND, Pastoral and Safeguarding teams to address the additional needs required by students to reduce barriers to learning.

The ideal candidate for the Mental Health Assistant role would be graduates with a keen interest in Mental Health, Therapy, Psychological Research, Education, Speech and Language, Special Needs and many more!

The school have a long line of success with providing graduates with first hand, enriching experience with SEN and Mental Health. As well as being recognised by UNICEF and being given a Gold Award for inclusivity. Previously, Mental Health Assistants have continued to pursue Educational Psychology, Counselling, Therapy, Clinical Psychology as well as completing internal teacher training within the Secondary School.

The Mental Health Assistant Role will include the following responsibilities:

• Mentoring students with SEND, SEMH and Safeguarding requirements.
• Developing strong relationships with pupils; Work Experience Placements; Learning Skills Centre; and Colleges Links.
• Planning and running group sessions and 1:1 session addressing the needs of the students.

If the Mental Health Assistant role sounds like the opportunity for you, then please read on below to find out further information!

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Mental Health Assistant
• Working across Reception, KS1 & KS2
• 1:1 & group support sessions
• SEN / Mental Health focus
• Must be able to inspire and motivate pupils
• Full Time - Long-Term
• Located in the Borough of Havering

SCHOOL DETAILS

• Graded 'Outstanding' in their latest Ofsted report
• Young and quirky Primary School
• Plenty of CPD opportunities throughout
• Modern facilities throughout
• Located in the London Borough of Havering

If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant opportunity trial days can be arranged immediately!!