At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with mental health needs and create a safe learning environment.
- Company: Specialist school in Wantage dedicated to promoting good mental health.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, valuable experience, and opportunities to shadow professionals.
- Other info: Ideal for aspiring psychologists, teachers, or therapists looking for long-term growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young lives while building your career in mental health.
- Qualifications: Experience with vulnerable children is a plus; psychology or education background preferred.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 27000 £ per year.
Mental Health Support Assistant - Wantage Are you passionate about mental health?
Do you want to build a career centred around helping young children and promoting good mental health?
An excellent opportunity has become available for a Mental Health Support Assistant, working with children and young people who struggle with social, emotional and mental health needs in a specialist school in Wantage.
This amazing setting are currently looking for a Mental Health Support Assistant to join them ASAP.
We can also accommodate a September start.
As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will directly be involved in helping children manage and cope with their emotions and mental health, fostering a safe and engaging environment where learning can happen.
These young students struggle with challenging mental health such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Your main duties as a Mental Health Support Assistant will include providing support to these students, to help them settle into their routines in school and minimise triggering situations as much as possible.
These young people need someone who can facilitate a positive and safe environment for them to learn and grow.
You will gain valuable experience in the sector and have the chance to shadow other professionals in the field.
The ideal candidate would have some experience working with vulnerable children or young people.
Any education, psychology or therapy background is advantageous but graduates will be considered.
This would be a fantastic opportunity for aspiring psychologists, teachers or therapists.
Key
Information: Mental Health Support Assistant Primary Wantage ASAP start or September Start Full time - long term £90 - £110 Mental Health Support Assistant - Wantage - ASAP / September Start - Full Time
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