School Mental Health Assistant, ACADEMICS

Guardian Jobs; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization is seeking a School Mental Health Assistant to work in a SEND School in Bletchley. This role is perfect for graduates in Psychology or Criminology looking to gain experience with children who have special educational needs. Applicants should have a passion for working with children and be prepared for a challenging yet rewarding role. Consistency of support staff is vital for the children's progression, making a commitment for at least 12 months essential.

Qualifications

• Aspiring Education Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, or Occupational Therapist.
• Willingness to work consistently for at least 12 months.
• Some experience working with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism, and behavioural difficulties.
• Work in a Special Needs School in Bletchley.
• Engage with children who have special educational and emotional needs.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Motivation in the mental health field

Experience with children in various settings

Education

Degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

School Mental Health Assistant – Education and Training – Bletchley

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 Bletchley that is looking for support staff to start working with them from September. The school is 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 is 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 place 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.