Youth Mental Health Support - Reading

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Reading is seeking a Youth Mental Health Support Worker. This role involves assisting students aged 7 to 18, focused on fostering emotional and academic growth through personalized support. Ideal for graduates or those seeking their first position, this role provides valuable experience and a chance to make a significant difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Lots of senior staff support

Small class sizes

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children preferred but not essential.
• Looking for those eager to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Support students with emotional management and academic goals.
• Help implement personalized education and health care plans.

Skills

Kind and compassionate approach

Positive outlook

Patience

Willingness to learn

Job description

Youth Mental Health Support - Reading

An opportunity has come up for a Youth Support Worker in a lovely school in Reading.

The role as a Youth Support Worker will take place in a specialist school, where you will support students between the ages of 7 and 18.

The school focus on incorporating restorative practices that help the children manage and regulate their emotions, manage conflict resolution, achieve their goals, both personal and academic and help give them a strong foundation, so that when they leave school - they can go forward with confidence and be ready to face the world!

A day at this specialist school is structured, with every child having a personalised education and health care plan. They will all also have individualised goals based on their personal needs. You will be an important part in helping set the students up for success!

To be a great Youth Mental Health Support Worker you need:

• A kind and compassionate approach
• A positive outlook
• Patience
• Willingness to learn
• previous experience with children will be great but not essential

Those who are looking to make a difference in their community will benefit from this role. You will be supporting students who need help in the classroom and support them in their academic journey, helping them reach their goals.

If you are a graduate looking for experience before continuing your studies, or if you are looking for your first role, this will be a great start for you. You will add valuable experience to your CV and build great skills for yourself.

If this sounds like a role you would do great in and you would like to be considered, then apply now! The school hiring are looking to do interviews as applications come in so don't waste time! Apply now to be a Learning Support Assistant.

Key Information:

• Youth Mental Health Support Worker
• Reading
• Term time
• 83- 100 per day
• ASAP Start
• Small classes
• Lots of senior staff support

Youth Mental Health Support Worker - Reading - September start - Term Time