Mental Health Support Assistant - Rowde
Are you looking to support young people with additional learning needs?
Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour?
Are you passionate about supporting young people's Mental Health?
Key Information for a Mental Health Support Assistant:
* ASAP start
* Full-time hours
* 08:30-15:00 - Term-time only
* £85-100 per day depending on experience
* Based in Rowde
We are working with a delightful specialist school in Rowde who support young people aged 11-18 with Autism and other severe learning disabilities. They are looking for a compassionate Mental Health Support Assistant to join their wonderful team ASAP on a full-time basis.
As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will work with students, teachers and psychological professionals to gain valuable hands-on experience in the world of specialist education. The role of a Mental Health Support Assistant is perfect for someone who strives to have a meaningful and rewarding career in education or psychology. Your day would include:
* Supporting young people in the classroom on a 1 to 1 or group basis
* Working with complex social, emotional and behavioural issues to provide the best support possible
* Create a safe and supportive learning environment
* Support and encourage emotional awareness
* Develop and implement individual support plans in collaboration with educational staff
The right Mental Health Support Assistant will:
* Have experience working with young people - preferred but not essential
* Have a bubbly and outgoing personality
* Be someone who is capable of staying calm and compassionate in tricky situations
* Have plenty of patience
* Have a genuine passion to support young people with additional needs
Apply today if this sounds like you!
Academics is an educational recruitment agency who have plenty of experience placing Mental Health Support Assistants in wonderful schools.
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