Mental Health Support Assistant: Empower Young Minds

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 15,313 - 18,450; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support company in Wantage is looking for a passionate Mental Health Support Assistant to help children manage their emotions and mental health. Responsibilities include providing emotional support to students and creating a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with vulnerable children, with backgrounds in education or psychology considered. Competitive pay offered within a full-time, long-term role.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children or young people is preferred.
• Education, psychology or therapy background is advantageous, but graduates will be considered.
• This role is suitable for aspiring psychologists, teachers or therapists.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with challenging mental health issues.
• Create a positive and safe learning environment.
• Assist and shadow other professionals in the sector.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable children

Emotional support

Creating a positive environment

Education

Degree in education, psychology or therapy

Job description

A leading education support company in Wantage is looking for a passionate Mental Health Support Assistant to help children manage their emotions and mental health. Responsibilities include providing emotional support to students and creating a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with vulnerable children, with backgrounds in education or psychology considered. Competitive pay offered within a full-time, long-term role.