Mental Health Support Assistant

Academics; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Graduate Mental Health Support Assistant for a full-time role at a school in Tewkesbury. You will support students with social, emotional and mental health needs, contributing to their wellbeing and learning under a therapeutic approach.

The position starts immediately, with a daily pay rate of 85-110 GBP. A relevant degree (e.g., Psychology) is beneficial, and previous experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• A relevant degree (e.g., Psychology) would be beneficial.
• Training will be provided for safeguarding and restorative practices.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Assist with academic learning and behaviour in a therapeutic setting.
• Work alongside on-site therapists and psychologists to support wellbeing.
• Contribute to safeguarding and restorative practices within the classroom.

Skills

Behaviour support

Student support

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Mental Health Support Assistant

Role: Mental Health Support Assistant

Location: Tewkesbury

Start: Immediate Start

Pay rate: 85 - 110 per day

Graduate Opportunity!

An incredible school in Tewkesbury are looking for a graduate to join their friendly team of support staff, as Mental Health Support Assistant. You will support students with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, including students who exhibit anti-social and challenging behaviours. This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday.

About the role:

As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will support the academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of the students at the school. The children have a range of Special Educational Needs, and therefore require consistent, ongoing support to ensure they have the highest quality of care. The school employ a therapeutic approach so will offer a range of training to the Mental Health Support Assistant appointed. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. A relevant degree (e.g., Psychology, Criminology, Counselling etc.) would be beneficial.

Why this role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for the Mental Health Support Assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologist based on-site at the school. You will gain knowledge of safeguarding, behaviour regulation and restorative practices, and build your experience working with vulnerable children. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.

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