Overview
Aspiring Psychologist Opportunity • ASAP Start • Are you interested in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues? Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?
An incredible specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Bracknell are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support the academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of these students. The SEN School is in Bracknell and the role is full-time starting ASAP or in September 2023. The SEN children are aged 8 to 18 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. The school employ a therapeutic approach so will offer a range of training to the mental health assistant appointed. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a relative field would be desirable too (e.g. Psychology, Counselling, Criminology etc).
This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for the mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.
Overall the school are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring and resilient
Responsibilities
* Support the academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of students aged 8 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs.
* Work alongside on-site therapists, counsellors and psychologists; participate in sessions as appropriate.
* Shadow sessions and learn from the on-site therapy team; gain experience with Special Needs and Mental Health issues.
Qualifications
* Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates; graduates in related fields (e.g. Psychology, Counselling, Criminology) are desirable.
* Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
* Full-time availability; ASAP Start; location: Bracknell.
Details
* Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell
* Aspiring Psychologist
* Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
* ASAP Start
* Bracknell
* £85-£100 per day
* Full-time Mon-Fri 8:30am to 3:30pm
* Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates
If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please apply directly to this advert.
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