Youth mental health support worker

Affinity Workforce Solutions; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants to support primary and secondary schools across Gloucester. The ideal candidates will assist in implementing the curriculum, evaluate student progress, and contribute to a positive learning environment. A commitment to safeguarding is required. This role includes flexible working and competitive pay.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Access to exclusive retail discounts

£200 referral scheme

24/7 GP service

Qualifications

• Valid enhanced DBS is required.
• Right to Work in the UK essential.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the curriculum.
• Assist in evaluating student progress.
• Maintain classroom resources.

Skills

Supporting teaching staff

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Education

5 x GCSEs – English and Maths C or above

Job description

Affinity Workforce Solutions are currently seeking several dedicated Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants to join our partner primary and secondary schools across the Gloucestershire region.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic educational network, supporting pupils of all ages and contributing to inclusive, high-quality learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the teaching staff to help implement the curriculum.
• Under the supervision of the class teacher, undertake a range of directed activities to support the educational and development needs of pupils.
• Assist in the evaluation of student progress while feeding this back to the teacher.
• Assist teachers with the organisation and maintenance of the classroom resources.

Benefits

• Flexible working.
• Competitive pay.
• Access to exclusive retail discounts and rewards.
• £200 referral scheme
• 24/7 GP service.

Essential Requirements

• Good standard of education (5 x GCSEs – English and Maths C or above).
• Valid enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• A positive, can-do attitude.

Desirables

• Have experience working with children (does not have to be within a school setting).
• A relevant, recognised qualification such as the NVQ for Teaching Assistants or Qualified First Aider.

Affinity Workforce Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children daily and is therefore in regulated activity.