Mental Health Assistant - Slough
Our lovely school in Slough is looking for a Mental Health Assistant to join them in fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for their students. They believe that their students deserve the opportunity to thrive both academically and emotionally.
This fantastic school are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Assistant to join their team starting ASAP. This is an important role where you will be responsible for facilitating and providing tailored emotional support to students, helping them navigate their feelings, build resilience and develop coping strategies. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, parents and external professionals to create a supportive and safe environment for our students.
As a Mental Health Assistant your day will involve:
1. Provide 1 to 1 and group support to children with social, emotional and mental health needs.
2. Develop and implement individual support plans in collaboration with educational staff
3. Foster positive relationships with students, promoting trust and emotional safety
4. Help students identify and express their emotions in a healthy manner
5. Facilitate social skills development and conflict resolution
6. Monitor and track student progress, reporting on emotional and behavioural change
7. Support and encourage emotional aware...