Specialist School Mental Health Support Assistant

Academics; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 20,295; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting for a Mental Health Support Assistant at a specialist school in Maidenhead. You will work with children and young people who struggle with social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them manage emotions and participate in learning in a calm, supportive setting.

Ideal candidates have some experience with vulnerable children or young people; graduates are welcome if they have an education, psychology or therapy background.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children or young people is preferred.
• Education, psychology or therapy background is advantageous but graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support students to settle into daily routines and manage emotions in school.
• Create a positive and safe learning environment to enable engagement and growth.
• Shadow other professionals to gain practical experience in the sector.

Job description

Academics is recruiting for a Mental Health Support Assistant at a specialist school in Maidenhead. You will work with children and young people who struggle with social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them manage emotions and participate in learning in a calm, supportive setting.

Ideal candidates have some experience with vulnerable children or young people; graduates are welcome if they have an education, psychology or therapy background.