Mental Health Learning Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Horsham; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for driven and resilient individuals to support students facing mental health and behavioral challenges. This full-time role involves assisting students in various aspects of school attendance, including learning support and emotional guidance. The school provides a supportive environment, and candidates will have opportunities for professional development. If you are energetic, a team player, and possess excellent communication skills, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Full pay over school holidays

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive consultant during vetting process

Qualifications

• Candidates must have the appropriate qualifications and training.
• Ability to manage behavior and provide emotional guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with learning support and behavior management.
• Provide emotional guidance and serve as positive role models.

Skills

Mentally resilient

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Ability to think quickly

Good sense of humor

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

Job Description:

Driven and Resilient Individuals Wanted!

Teaching Personnel is working with an excellent all-boys school that caters to students with mental health and behavioral challenges arising from childhood trauma, PTSD, and troubled home lives.

We are seeking individuals to assist students in various aspects of school attendance, including learning support, behavior management, emotional guidance, pastoral care, and serving as positive role models.

The school is well-equipped to meet students' needs but may face challenges in helping students regulate their emotions, which can sometimes lead to aggressive or confrontational behavior, anxiety, and low self-esteem.

We are looking for candidates with the following attributes:

• Mentally resilient with the ability to think quickly
• Energetic and in good health, comfortable being active during the school day
• Team players with excellent communication skills and the ability to contribute ideas
• A good sense of humor and thick-skinned

In return, we offer:

• £26,270 per year, including full pay over school holidays and half terms
• Full-time, permanent position: 8:30 – 16:00, Monday to Friday, during term time
• Opportunities for professional development
• A supportive consultant to guide you through the vetting process

For more information, apply now with your up-to-date CV. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training. Please refer to the FAQ section on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanent employment in the future. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding children and will conduct safeguarding checks in accordance with DfE guidance, including possible online searches. Candidates must undertake or have completed a valid enhanced DBS check. Full assistance will be provided.

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