Job Description:
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 is 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 to ensure they receive the highest quality of care and child-centred support. The school employs a therapeutic approach and will offer a range of training to the appointed mental health assistant. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in relevant fields (e.g., Psychology, Counselling, Criminology) would also be considered.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a mental health assistant to work alongside therapists and psychologists based on-site at the school. You will be mentored, have the opportunity to shadow sessions, and learn from professionals. Additionally, you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This role is ideal for aspiring educational or occupational psychologists, therapeutic support workers, or SEN teachers.
Overall, the school is looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring, and resilient.
Key Details:
* Position: Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell
* Ideal for: Psychology/Counselling Graduates
* Support Focus: Social and Emotional Mental Health
* Start Date: ASAP
* Location: Bracknell
* Salary: £85-£100 per day
* Schedule: Full-time, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
The SEN children in this school require a mental health assistant who understands their complex needs, is open-minded, and ready for a challenge.
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