Mental Health Support Worker / Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Wood Green; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training (Team Teach)

Pension contributions

Refer-a-friend bonus

Guaranteed pay scheme

Job summary

Vision For Education Ltd. is currently recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker / Assistant for an Ofsted graded primary school that is performing exceptionally.

The role starts as soon as possible and runs until the end of the 2027 academic year, with opportunities for permanent recruitment for the right candidate. You will work predominantly in Key Stage 1, supporting pupils who need additional assistance as they settle into a formal class setting, with emphasis on de-escalation and pastoral

Qualifications

• Previous experience in role.
• Understanding of the expectations required when teaching multi-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.
• Supportive and resourced school environment.
• Wonderfully behaved and respectful children.

Responsibilities

• Support KS1 pupils with academic and social needs within a formal class setting.
• Assist with de-escalation during emotional incidents to maintain calm and safe learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to implement pastoral care and behavioural strategies.

Skills

De-escalation

Teamwork

Pastoral support

Inclusive learning

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker / Assistant

An Ofsted graded Primary school that continues to perform at an ‘Exceptional‘ level are seeking a Mental Health Support Worker / Assistant to 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.

The Mental 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

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.