School Mental Health Assistant in Luton)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a compassionate School Mental Health Assistant to support students with diverse mental health needs. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while making a positive impact on children's lives. Ideal candidates will have a background in Psychology or Criminology and a strong interest in mental health and wellbeing. Join a dedicated team focused on fostering growth and development in students facing social and emotional challenges. This position is perfect for those aspiring to build a career in counselling, youth work, or social care, providing a fulfilling pathway to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Ideal for Criminology and Psychology Graduates with a keen interest in mental health.
• Previous SEN experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with complex mental health needs.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to help students overcome challenges.

Skills

Mental Health Awareness

Communication Skills

Empathy

Understanding of Autism

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Psychology

Undergraduate Degree in Criminology

Job description

Job Title: School Mental Health Assistant

Sector: Education and Training

Location: Luton

Pay: £460-£500 per week

Hours: 8:30 - 15:30

This SEN school in Luton is looking for SEN Psychology and Criminology Graduates to become their School Mental Health Assistant, providing 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.

This role is an ideal opportunity if you aspire to a career focused on counselling, mental health, wellbeing, criminal justice, social justice, or elements of social care.

The School Mental Health Assistant position is perfect for someone in Luton and the surrounding areas in search of hands-on experience working with social and emotional mental health needs, helping to develop understanding and knowledge through education and training. If you're looking for a career in youth work, this opportunity is not to be missed.

Your Role as a School Mental Health Teaching Assistant:

1. Provide tailored support to students with a range of complex mental health and behavioural needs.
2. Gain practical, hands-on experience working with students who require additional support.
3. Collaborate with the clinical team to help students grow, develop, and overcome challenges.
4. Build your career while making a positive impact.

What is required?

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

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