Mental Health Support Assistant - Wantage

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

Overview

Mental Health Support Assistant - Wantage

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, supporting SEN children in a school in Wantage. They are currently looking for a mental health support assistant to join them ASAP. As a mental health assistant you will directly be involved in helping children manage and cope with their emotions and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with challenging mental health (e.g., anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD) to help them settle into routines and minimise triggering situations.
• Create a positive and safe learning environment that supports the emotional well-being of pupils.
• Assist and shadow other professionals to gain experience in the sector.

Qualifications

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

Details

• Location: Wantage
• Start: ASAP
• Hours: Full time – long term
• Salary: £83 - £100 per day (depending on experience)