Mental Health Support Assistant. Job in Ponteland Education & Training Jobs

Leader Group; Ponteland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational organization in Ponteland seeks a Mental Health Support Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs in a secondary school. The role involves collaborating with teachers to enhance student wellbeing and participating in classroom activities. Competitive pay rates and referral bonuses are offered, and a DBS check is required. This long-term position promotes a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Referral bonus scheme

Free mandatory training

Dedicated consultant support

Potential permanent contract

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to support students with educational health care plans (EHCPs).
• Confidence in working closely with students in classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the development of students with SEMH needs.
• Foster the confidence of children and promote positive behaviour.
• Participate in general classroom activities.

Skills

Collaborating with vulnerable individuals

Understanding SEMH behaviours

Effective communication skills

Promoting positive behaviour

Job description

Leader Education are recruiting for a Mental Health Support Assistant to work in a secondary school who cater for children who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). The successful Mental Health Support Worker will have an ability to support teachers and participate to the wellbeing and development of students with SEMH needs. This school takes pride in upholding its fundamental principles, providing great education to 100 students. It caters to their diverse requirements within a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

The normal working pattern is Monday to Friday, 8:30am until 4pm and is a long-term position.

The successful candidate will have:

• Enhanced DBS on the update service or the willingness to obtain one
• The ability to collaborate with vulnerable individuals who have educational health care plans (EHCPs)
• Demonstrate understanding of SEMH children and the various behaviours they may display
• Have confidence with working closely with students, providing support in their learning, and participating in general classroom activities
• Demonstrate adaptable communication skills towards the children whether it be in a 1:1 or in small groups
• Promote positive behaviour and foster the confidence of children

Leader Education can offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme: 100 per referral (terms apply)
• Free Mandatory training
• A dedicated consultant to answer any queries and for ongoing support
• Potential permanent contract after a qualifying period

Interested candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV outlining their teaching experience, qualifications which are relevant to this role. Please apply with your CV or call us on (phone number removed).

Leader Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, all applicants must go through a thorough vetting procedure, including enhanced DBS and reference checks.

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Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.