Mental Health Support - Windsor

Academics Ltd; Windsor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized education provider in Windsor is seeking a Mental Health Mentor to support KS1 to KS4 students. Responsibilities include mentoring and teaching students with special needs and promoting their mental health. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in youth work or mental health support. This role offers a contract at £85-£100 per day, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree graded 2:2 or above is ideal.
• Experience working with SEN children desirable.
• Experience with challenging behaviour and youth work is relevant.
• Excellent behaviour management skills; restraint training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, teach and support students struggling with education.
• Work 1:1 with pupils with Special Needs and Challenging Behaviour.
• Collaborate with therapists and psychologists in education.

Skills

Behaviour management

Youth work experience

Mental health support

Enthusiasm for education

Education

Degree graded 2:2 or above

Degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Mentor - Specialist School — Windsor, KS1 to KS4 students. ASAP Start — £85-£100 per day. The school serves students who have experienced trauma, have SEN, behavioural disorders, or other mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, teach and support young people who are struggling to access education.
• Work 1:1 with pupils with Special Needs and Challenging Behaviour.
• Collaborate with fully trained therapists, psychologists and other professionals within the education/mental health field.
• Promote young people\'s mental health and wellbeing.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate with a degree graded 2:2 or above is ideal; some previous experience working with SEN children desirable.
• Experience with challenging behaviour and a background in youth work, mental health, or SEN in sport is relevant.
• Degrees of particular interest include Psychology and Criminology.
• Confident, dedicated and enthusiastic about contributing to a child\'s education.
• Excellent behaviour management skills; restraint training desirable.

Contract & Location

1 year contract • Alternative Provision • Windsor • ASAP start • £85-£100 per day

How to Apply

Please submit your updated CV.