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Mental Health Assistant

Academics
Posted a month ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 2NU, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A school in Woodley is seeking a Mental Health Assistant for an ASAP start, offering a full-time position from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
  • The role is ideal for recent graduates with a specialism in SEN, providing 1-1 support to students with complex needs and learning disabilities.
  • Candidates should possess emotional intelligence and a genuine interest in supporting young people's development and independence.
  • The position involves working closely with a specialist SEN Teacher and another Mental Health Assistant, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the role is a great opportunity for those looking to gain valuable experience in the psychology industry.

Mental Health Assistant

Woodley - ASAP start

Are you looking for an open door to the psychology industry?

Do you want to get valuable experience supporting young people's development?

  • SEN specialism
  • Woodley
  • Full time position
  • Monday - Friday, 8:30-3:30
  • Advanced specialist facilities
  • On-site professional guidance

A fantastic school in Woodley has an opportunity for a recent graduate to join their team in a Mental Health Assistant role. The school cater to students with complex needs, learning disabilities as well as social, emotional and mental health needs. As a Mental Health Assistant, the candidate would be responsible for providing students with 1-1 support and attention throughout the school day. The candidate would be encouraging students to maintain focus and work towards achieving independence and life skills. The school are looking for a graduate to join their team and work alongside the support staff and on-site professionals. As a Mental Health Assistant you will develop an understanding regarding additional needs and how to support children facing challenges while in education.

The Mental Health Assistant role is a crucial position within the school, so they are looking for a candidate who can work under their own initiative, have emotional intelligence and a genuine interest in seeing the pupils succeed. The Mental Health Assistant will be working with a small group of students alongside a specialist SEN Teacher and a second Mental Health Assistant. This opportunity is invaluable to criminology or psychology graduates looking for an open door into the industry and have an interest in how support and prevention can improve young people's development and keep them on a positive path in society.

If you are interested in this role, apply with an updated CV today to find out more!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.