School Mental Health Assistant in Hemel Hempstead)

Academics; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a dedicated School Mental Health Assistant to support students with special educational needs. Ideal for graduates in Psychology or Criminology, this role offers a rewarding experience in a SEND school and is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact. Candidates should be passionate and motivated to work in an educational setting for at least 12 months.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate or about to graduate.
• Experience working in various settings with children is beneficial.
• Commitment to work for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of needs including SEMH, Autism, and behavioral difficulties.
• Work within a SEND School environment.
• Assist with the educational and emotional needs of students.

Skills

Experience working with children

Motivation

Passion for supporting children with special needs

Education

Graduate in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

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 is particularly interested in Psychology and criminology graduates who are aspiring Education Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, or 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.