Mental Health Support Assistant in Bletchley)

Academics; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational provider in Bletchley is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Assistant. This role is perfect for psychology graduates or individuals with a passion for social care, focusing on supporting students with diverse emotional and mental health needs. The position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with young individuals, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment. The school emphasizes a therapeutic approach, aiming to develop essential life skills in students. If you are eager to make a difference in the lives of young people and contribute to their well-being, this role is an excellent fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Understanding of various learning and behavioral needs, including SEMH.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges in small classes.
• Build meaningful relationships to ensure student safety and well-being.

Skills

Mental Health Awareness

Communication Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Mental Health Support Assistant - Psychology Graduate - Education and Training - Bletchley

The Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA) role is ideal for individuals aspiring to careers in Counselling, Men’s Health, Wellbeing, Criminal Justice, Social or Youth Justice, or social care.

Can you demonstrate the value of education to your students while building meaningful relationships and ensuring their safety?

Job Details:

• Title: SEN Mental Health Support Assistant
• Location: Bletchley
• Salary: £450-£500 per week
• Start Date: ASAP or May, depending on availability
• Contract: Long-term, 5 days a week, 8:30 - 16:30

This role suits candidates looking to build on personal or previous experience in mental health and SEN. It requires the ability to self-qualify and disqualify roles based on your skills and interests.

It is also suitable for graduates interested in Social Justice, Parole, Probation, and the Criminal Justice system, especially in advocacy related to mental health needs.

Candidate Profile:

• Previous SEN experience or a keen interest as a graduate, particularly in social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Hands-on experience working with social, emotional, and mental health needs, ideal for those interested in youth work
• Good educational background in English and Maths (5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above)
• Interest in extracurricular activities such as Sport, Cooking, Coding, Dance, Hairdressing, Photography to develop personal skills
• Understanding of various learning and behavioural needs, including SEMH

About the School:

The Alternative Provision in Bletchley supports boys and girls aged 5-19 with diverse additional needs related to SEMH. The school emphasizes a restorative, therapeutic approach to education and behaviour management, focusing on developing skills that benefit students both in and out of school.

Role Responsibilities:

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work in small classes of 3-6 pupils with a staff-to-student ratio of 1:1, supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges.