Mental Health Support Assistant - Psychology Graduate - Education and Training - Bletchley
The Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA) role is ideal for individuals aspiring to careers in Counselling, Men’s Health, Wellbeing, Criminal Justice, Social or Youth Justice, or social care.
Can you demonstrate the value of education to your students while building meaningful relationships and ensuring their safety?
Job Details:
Title: SEN Mental Health Support Assistant
Location: Bletchley
Salary: £450-£500 per week
Start Date: ASAP or May, depending on availability
Contract: Long-term, 5 days a week, 8:30 - 16:30
This role suits candidates looking to build on personal or previous experience in mental health and SEN. It requires the ability to self-qualify and disqualify roles based on your skills and interests.
It is also suitable for graduates interested in Social Justice, Parole, Probation, and the Criminal Justice system, especially in advocacy related to mental health needs.
Candidate Profile:
Previous SEN experience or a keen interest as a graduate, particularly in social, emotional, and mental health needs
Hands-on experience working with social, emotional, and mental health needs, ideal for those interested in youth work
Good educational background in English and Maths (5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above)
Interest in extracurricular activities such as Sport, Cooking, Coding, Dance, Hairdressing, Photography to develop personal skills
Understanding of various learning and behavioural needs, including SEMH
About the School:
The Alternative Provision in Bletchley supports boys and girls aged 5-19 with diverse additional needs related to SEMH. The school emphasizes a restorative, therapeutic approach to education and behaviour management, focusing on developing skills that benefit students both in and out of school.
Role Responsibilities:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work in small classes of 3-6 pupils with a staff-to-student ratio of 1:1, supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
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