Mental Health Support Worker / Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Pension contributions

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker/Assistant for a Primary school in London. The role is based in Key Stage 1, supporting learners who need additional pastoral and academic help.

The position runs until the end of the 2027 academic year with potential for permanent recruitment. Experience in de-escalation, a team approach, and a commitment to inclusive education are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in role.
• Understanding of expectations in multicultural, inclusive learning environments.
• Great team-working ethic and willingness to immerse into school culture.
• Commitment to supporting learners academically and pastorally.

Responsibilities

• Support learners predominantly in KS1 and assist with transitions into formal class settings.
• De-escalate emotionally dysregulated situations to maintain a calm classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to deliver targeted support.

Skills

Experience in role

Inclusive learning environments

Teamwork

Learner support

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker / Assistant

Haringey

£495-£525 per week

An Ofsted graded Primary school that continues to perform at an 'Exceptional' level are seeking a Mental Health Support Worker / Assistantto join their team . The role is to start as soon as the right candidate is avaiable , and will continue on until the end of the 2027 academic year. Opportunities for permanent recruitment are also in offer for the right candidate.

TheMental Health Support Worker / Assistant will be based predominantly in Key Stage 1 , and will be supporting siblings that are needing additional support when setting into a formal class set-up. At times, the children become dis-regulated emotionally , therefore candidates with experience of knowing how to de-escalate this will be highly favoured.

The school has been described as both ambitious and enlightening in terms of its offering to its community, with it exceeding what is expected nationally . Its staff receive excellent in house training , allowing them to be fully competent in every subject delivered . The school is 2 forms in entry, and is led by a driven leadership team who can offer you a clear and structured working environment. Children here are eager to learn, and behaviour is of a good standard throughout.

The school is accessible from both Wood Green and Alexandra Palace stations.

Experience and training needed for this role include:

• Previous experience in role
• An understanding of the expectations required when teaching muliti-cultural, inclusive learning environments
• A great team-working ethic , and willingness to immerse yourself into the school culture
• A commitment to supporting learners both academically and pastorally

Benefits

• Supportive and resourced school environment
• Wonderfully behaved and respectful children
• Smart Teachers offers a dedicated consultant, excellent rates of pay, a guaranteed pay scheme for eligible supply staff, pension contributions subject to qualifying criteria, full AWR compliance, free training including Team Teach, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates, and a generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme. They also support staff with application guidance and ongoing career support.

If you are an experiencedMental Health SupportWorker / Assistant with the right skills we would love to hear from you.

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