Mental Health Support Assistant

Austin Fraser; Oxford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An amazing opportunity awaits a compassionate Mental Health Support Assistant at a highly regarded specialist school in Headington. This role is perfect for someone eager to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable students, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. You'll be part of a dedicated team that focuses on inclusive education and evidence-based therapies. With training provided and a proactive approach required, this full-time position offers a chance to facilitate engaging learning experiences. If you are resilient, patient, and ready to make a difference, this role is for you!

Benefits

Training provided

Positive impact on students' lives

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable children or those with additional needs is advantageous.
• Ability to adapt approaches based on personalized educational plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist and educate children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Create a fun and engaging learning environment for students.

Skills

Experience working with children

Compassion

Patience

Proactivity

Ability to facilitate engaging learning

Education

Relevant experience in mental health or education

Job description

Mental Health Support Assistant

Are you looking for a role where you can make meaningful contributions and impact the lives of vulnerable students in a positive way?

An amazing opportunity has recently become available for a Mental Health Support Assistant to join a lovely school in the heart of Headington. If the following sounds like something you would be interested in, please apply now!

The school hiring a Mental Health Support Assistant:

The opportunity for a Mental Health Support Assistant has risen up in a Specialist school in Headington, close to very good travel links. This is a school that is highly regarded in their area and they have a proven track record of going above and beyond for their students. Inclusive education is at the heart of everything they do!

The main focus at this school:

Assisting and educating children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder as their primary diagnosis. This is an admirable school that bases all their foundations on Applied Behaviour Analysis - an evidence-based therapy.

The Ideal Mental Health Support Assistant:

The successful Mental Health Support Assistant will have some experience working with children. Experience working with vulnerable children or children who have additional needs will be advantageous. The successful candidate will be patient and keen to make a difference in these children's lives. You will be resilient and compassionate and be able to facilitate a fun and engaging learning environment for the students.

It is essential that you are proactive and able to take initiative, as many of the children in this school have personalized and tailored educational plans and you will need to change your approach to match the needs of the child you will be directly supporting.

Important information regarding the role:

Location: Headington
Training provided
Pay: £85 - £95 per day
Full time
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