Mental Health Support Assistant - Reading

Academics; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Mental Health Support Assistant to work with children and young people in a specialist school in Reading. The role involves helping students manage emotions and mental health, creating a safe learning environment and supporting routines.

There is potential for an ASAP or September start and a long-term, full-time commitment. Ideal candidates will have experience with vulnerable children or young people; education, psychology or therapy background is advantageous but

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children or young people.
• Education/psychology/therapy background is advantageous but graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support students in managing emotions and mental health in school.
• Foster a safe and engaging learning environment for the students.
• Help students settle into routines and minimise triggering situations.
• Shadow other professionals to gain experience in the field.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable children

Mental health support

Education

Education/psychology/therapy background

Job description

Mental Health Support Assistant - Reading

Are you passionate about mental health? Do you want to build a career centred around helping young children and promoting good mental health?

An excellent opportunity has become available for a Mental Health Support Assistant, working with children and young people who struggle with social, emotional and mental health needs in a specialist school in Reading.

This amazing setting are currently looking for a Mental Health Support Assistant to join them ASAP. We can also accommodate a September start.

As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will directly be involved in helping children manage and cope with their emotions and mental health, fostering a safe and engaging environment where learning can happen.

These young students struggle with challenging mental health such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD and post-traumatic stress disorder. Your main duties as a Mental Health Support Assistant will include providing support to these students, to help them settle into their routines in school and minimise triggering situations as much as possible.

These young people need someone who can facilitate a positive and safe environment for them to learn and grow. You will gain valuable experience in the sector and have the chance to shadow other professionals in the field.

The ideal candidate would have some experience working with vulnerable children or young people. Any education, psychology or therapy background is advantageous but graduates will be considered.

This would be a fantastic opportunity for aspiring psychologists, teachers or therapists.

Key Information:

• Mental Health Support Assistant
• Primary
• Reading
• ASAP start or September Start
• Full time - long term
• £90 - £110

Mental Health Support Assistant - Reading - Reading - ASAP / September Start - Full Time

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.