School Mental Health Assistant

Academics; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated School Mental Health Assistants to support children with diverse emotional and mental health needs. This role is perfect for Psychology and Criminology graduates eager to gain hands-on experience in education and training. You will be instrumental in helping students with ADHD, communication difficulties, and other challenges, while also developing your career in mental health and social care. This opportunity offers a long-term contract with a structured work schedule, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. Don't miss this chance to grow professionally in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• An Undergraduate Degree and/or previous SEN experience is required.
• Ideal for Criminology and Psychology Graduates.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Assist in the development of education and training for students.

Skills

Mental Health Awareness

Communication Skills

Understanding of Autism

Behavioural Needs Knowledge

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Psychology

Undergraduate Degree in Criminology

Job description

Job Description

This SEN school in Stevenage is looking for Psychology and Criminology Graduates aspiring to be School Mental Health Assistants to provide first-class support to children with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs, ADHD, communication difficulties, Down syndrome, and some speech, language, and communication needs.

Are you an aspiring School Mental Health Assistant?

Have you recently graduated with a Psychology degree or are you a very experienced SEN Teaching Assistant wanting to take the next steps in your career?

This School Mental Health Assistant role is an ideal opportunity if you aspire to have a career focused on Counselling, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Criminal, Social or Youth Justice, or elements of social care.

Job Title: School Mental Health Assistant

Location: Stevenage

Salary Scale: £460-£500 per week

Sector: Education and Training

Contract type: Long Term Contract, 5 days a week, 8:30 - 16:30

This is an outstanding opportunity in Stevenage for an individual with previous SEN experience OR a Graduate with a keen interest in this area of work.

It is the perfect position for someone in search of hands-on experience to develop their education and training with social, emotional, and mental health needs. If you're looking for a career in youth work, then this opportunity is not to be missed.

What is required?

• An Undergraduate Degree and/or previous SEN experience, ideal for Criminology and Psychology Graduates
• An interest in mental health and Autism
• Knowledge, keen interest, or understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs (SEMH elements of the provision)
• Local commute to Stevenage

If you are interested in taking your next steps in the education and training sector, register your interest in this School Mental Health Assistant position in Stevenage by contacting Gary @ Academics today. Interviews are taking place throughout September with a view to a January start.