Mental Health Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide essential support to students facing mental health challenges. This role involves fostering social, emotional, and academic growth through engaging lessons and activities. You will work closely with a team of professionals to create a nurturing environment that promotes confidence and self-esteem. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have the resilience to support those with complex needs, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a team committed to safeguarding and enhancing the welfare of children while enjoying a fulfilling career in education.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Enhanced DBS check assistance

Full pay over half terms and school holidays

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate qualifications and training for the role.
• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health issues is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Promote confidence and self-esteem in students.
• Collaborate with therapists and teachers to enhance learning.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Resilience

Communication

Behavior Management

Education

Relevant qualifications for teaching/support roles

Job description

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Client:

Teaching Personnel

Location:

East Grinstead, West Sussex

Job Category:

SEN Learning Support Assistant

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

822e209bf88e

Job Views:

3

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Are you looking to support individuals with mental health struggles?

Teaching Personnel are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient learning support assistant who is confident in supporting young people who struggle with their mental health.

The School we are working with are based in East Grinstead and provide specialist education to pupils who may have experienced difficult upbringings, child trauma, and PTSD. As a result of this, they are unable to attend mainstream education due to risk of exclusion, behavioural difficulties, and low self-esteem.

As an LSA, you will:

1. Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development through a range of engaging lessons and activities.
2. Promote confidence and self-esteem while maintaining positive behaviour.
3. Work closely with school therapists, teachers, senior leadership, and support staff.
4. Participate in staff training and development courses.
5. Build professional relationships and demonstrate excellent teamwork, compassion, and resilience.

Salary: £20,000 - £22,000 per annum (includes full pay over half terms and school holidays)
Start date: 22nd April or as soon as possible

For further information, please apply now.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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