School Mental Health Assistant

ACADEMICS; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational recruiting agency in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a School Mental Health Assistant to support students with special educational needs. Ideal for psychology or criminology graduates looking to gain experience, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives. Consistency is key, and applicants should be motivated and passionate about working in an education environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate or about to graduate looking to gain experience with students with special needs.
• Some experience working with children in various settings is beneficial.
• Passionate about working with children and additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) and behavioural difficulties.
• Work within a Special Needs School.
• Commit to at least 12 months in the role.

Skills

Working with children

Understanding of special educational needs

Motivation and passion for supporting students

Education

Degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

Overview

School Mental Health Assistant - Education and Training - Hemel Hempstead

Are you an aspiring Education Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, or Occupational Therapist or mental health support worker?

Role to start ASAP or January.

Does catering for children with special educational and emotional needs appeal to you?

Are you a graduate or about to graduate, looking to gain experience with students with special needs?

We are seeking a School Mental Health assistant to work within a SEND School in Hemel Hempstead.

We are working with a Special Needs School in Hemel Hempstead that is looking for support staff to start working with them from September. The school are particularly interested in Psychology and criminology graduates who are aspiring Education Psychologists/Clinical Psychologists/Occupational Therapists.

If you are passionate about working with children and additional needs and up for an exciting challenging, yet rewarding role, this could be the job for you! Some experience working with children in various settings would be beneficial, but personality and motivation within this field are just as important!

The pupils have many needs including Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism and behavioural difficulties. Therefore, the school are looking for committed individuals who want to work there for at least 12 months, as consistency of staff is vital for the children's progression.

Interviews are actively taking placing so please apply immediately if you are interested.

These support roles are ideal for individuals looking for a support role within the education sector and will be ideal for anyone seeking a role as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.

School Mental Health Assistant-Education and Training-Hemel Hempstead