Mental Health Support Worker. Job in Wallasey Education & Training Jobs

Empowering Learning; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in the United Kingdom is looking for Mental Health Support Workers to assist students with additional learning needs in primary and specialist schools. No previous experience is required, but a background in working with young people or those with learning difficulties is essential. Applicants must be patient, resilient, and willing to commit to full-time hours. Enhanced DBS required for working with children.

Qualifications

• Background working with children, young people, or adults with learning difficulties required.
• Willingness to apply for an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with additional learning needs in primary and specialist schools.

Skills

Passionate about helping young people

Calm under pressure

Patient and understanding

Flexible in temporary work

Commitment to full-time hours

Job description

We are supporting a range of primary and specialist schools across the Wirral and nearby areas who are looking for Mental Health Support Workers to assist students with additional learning needs on a temp and also long term roles.

You do not need previous teaching assistant experience for this role; however, any background-paid or voluntary-working with children, young people, or adults with learning difficulties is mandatory.

We'd especially like to hear from you if:

• You're passionate about helping young people and want to support pupils with diverse needs
• You can stay calm and reassuring when situations become challenging
• You are patient, understanding, and resilient
• You're open to flexible, temporary work opportunities
• You can commit to full-time hours (8am-4pm)

All applicants must hold an enhanced DBS for working with children (or children and adults) on the update service, or be willing to apply for one.

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