Mental Health Support Assistant in Northampton)

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

Job summary

A leading educational provider in Northampton seeks a Mental Health Support Assistant. This role offers a chance to support students with social and emotional challenges, providing a strong foundation for a career in social care or counselling. It is ideal for psychology graduates or those with relevant experience in alternative provisions, offering hands-on experience in a therapeutic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Preferable background in psychology or criminology.
• Interest in social justice and mental health advocacy.
• Active outside interests in creative fields valued.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges in small classes.
• Build meaningful relationships while ensuring student safety.

Skills

Support for social, emotional, and mental health challenges

Identification of suitable roles in mental health

Interest in Autism and behavioral needs

Good educational background in English and Maths

Education

Undergraduate degree, preferably in Psychology or Criminology

5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above

Job description

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

The Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA) opportunity is ideal for individuals aspiring to build a career in Counselling, Men's Health, Wellbeing, Criminal Justice, Social Care, or Youth Justice.

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

Job Details:

• Title: SEN Mental Health Support Assistant
• Location: Northampton
• Salary: £450-£500 per week
• Start Date: Immediate or September
• Contract: Long-term, 5 days a week, 8:30 - 16:30

This role is suitable for graduates or individuals with experience in mental health and SEN, who can identify suitable roles for themselves.

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

The position offers hands-on experience working with social, emotional, and mental health needs in an Alternative Provision in Northampton supporting boys and girls aged 5-19 with additional needs related to SEMH.

The school adopts a restorative, therapeutic approach to education and behavior management, focusing on developing personal and key skills for students.

Responsibilities:

• Working in classes of 3-6 pupils with a staff-to-student ratio of 1:1
• Supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges

Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree (preferable) and/or SEN experience, especially for Criminology and Psychology graduates
• Interest or experience in how mental health and autism affect different genders and individuals
• Good educational background in English and Maths (5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above)
• Active outside interests such as Sport, Cooking, Coding, Dance, Hairdressing, Photography
• Knowledge or keen interest in various learning and behavioral needs, including SEMH

This is a valuable opportunity for those seeking experience in youth work or social care related to mental health and SEN.