Mental Health Support

Academics; Newbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker for a Secondary SEN School in Newbury. This role suits graduates aiming for psychology/education careers and involves assisting students with SEMH needs.

Responsibilities include 1:1 and small group support, building relationships, and helping students develop confidence, resilience, and coping strategies. Start ASAP, full-time, £93-£110 per day, 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic about supporting young people.
• Confident communicating with students who may experience emotional or mental health difficulties.
• Calm and supportive when responding to challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students experiencing a range of emotional and mental health needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and provide consistent emotional and pastoral support.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience, self-esteem, self-regulation, and independence.
• Support students in managing difficult emotions, anxiety, stress, and challenging behaviours using appropriate strategies.
• Encourage positive coping mechanisms and help students develop healthy ways of managing their emotions.

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker - Newbury

Are you a Psychology graduate eager to gain practical experience supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs?

A Secondary SEN School in Newbury is seeking a dedicated, patient, and compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join their team. This role is ideal for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Counsellors, Therapists, Mental Health Professionals, Youth Workers, or Teachers.

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students experiencing a range of emotional and mental health needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and provide consistent emotional and pastoral support.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience, self-esteem, self-regulation, and independence.
• Support students in managing difficult emotions, anxiety, stress, and challenging behaviours using appropriate strategies.
• Encourage positive coping mechanisms and help students develop healthy ways of managing their emotions.

We're looking for a Mental Health Support Worker who is:

• Compassionate, patient, resilient, and enthusiastic about supporting young people.
• Confident communicating with students who may experience emotional or mental health difficulties.
• Calm, consistent, and supportive when responding to challenging situations.
• Passionate about supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing.
• Interested in gaining practical experience before pursuing a career in psychology, education, therapy, youth work, or mental health.

Job Details

• Location: Newbury
• Setting: SEN School
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pay: £93-£110 per day
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Contract: Full-time

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy