School-Based Mental Health Support Specialist

Academics; Wantage; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 20,295; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a Mental Health Support Assistant in Wantage to support children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs in a specialist school. The role involves helping students manage emotions and foster a safe learning environment.

The ideal candidate may have experience with vulnerable children; education, psychology or therapy backgrounds are a plus, though graduates will be considered. A rewarding path for aspiring psychologists or teachers.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable children or young people is preferred.
• Education, psychology or therapy background is advantageous but graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students and help them settle into routines.
• Minimise triggering situations to create a safe learning environment.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable children

Job description

Academics is recruiting a Mental Health Support Assistant in Wantage to support children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs in a specialist school. The role involves helping students manage emotions and foster a safe learning environment.

The ideal candidate may have experience with vulnerable children; education, psychology or therapy backgrounds are a plus, though graduates will be considered. A rewarding path for aspiring psychologists or teachers.