Support Worker

Affinity Workforce; West Drayton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support service is hiring a Youth Mental Health Support Worker in West Drayton to assist children with severe learning disabilities, including Autism. The role involves providing 1:1 support in class and running activities outside the classroom. Salary ranges from £90 to £118 daily, based on experience. The position offers full-time hours, training opportunities, and ongoing support. Ideal for those with a passion for mental health and education, with or without prior experience.

Benefits

Competitive daily wage

Dedicated consultant support

Free safeguarding training

Training workshops and CPD courses

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with Autism.
• Ability to engage students in reflective practices.
• Comfortable delivering 1:1 support in a classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class and during activities.
• Run activities outside the classroom.
• Provide support in maintaining appropriate educational practices.

Skills

Support for mental health and well-being of children

Experience with severe learning disabilities

Comfortable running activities

Ability to work with classroom teachers

Job description

Job Description

Are you enthusiastic about supporting the mental health and well-being of children and young people?

Do you have experience supporting young people with severe learning disabilities, including Autism?

In recent years there is a massive focus on supporting the mental health and SEN needs of pupils in mainstream and SEN schools. Affinity Workforce Solutions are currently seeking practitioners to support these pupils on a 1 : 1 or general classroom basis to start ASAP, for the rest of the Academic Year in a range of schools across Hillingdon (with an option of progressing onto contract with the right school). As a Youth Mental health Support Worker, you will be involved in not only supporting pupils within the classroom but will also be comfortable with running activities with the pupil / s outside the classroom as well. Alongside the class teacher, you will also provide support with ensuring the right support is in place for the students.

Benefits of working with Affinity Workforce Solutions:

• You will be paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience
• Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions or concerns
• Support in writing CV's and job applications
• Fast, effective compliance service
• £200 for any successful referral of Teachers and £100 for Teaching Assistants!
• You will receive free, up to date safeguarding training
• Training workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development

A secondary special school for students with social, emotional and mental health needs.

Students arrive at the Academy having had very difficult experiences of school in the past. With the skill and dedication of our staff, we aim to reconnect them with education so they can make progress to becoming successful adults via a reflective approach. Reflection and restorative practice, as opposed to detentions and exclusions, is used to help students understand what is currently happening, what they are trying and using well, and how they can move forward.

This position is on a full-time basis and full support and guidance will be given. There will also be opportunities to complete additional training whilst in the role. Pay is £90-£118 per day, based on experience.

This would be a great opportunity for someone that has experience supporting pupils in school or an alternative setting, but we will also be considering people without this experience.

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