At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with mental health challenges in a school setting.
- Company: Join Vision for Education, a leading education recruitment agency.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rates, free training, and guaranteed pay scheme.
- Other info: Flexible hours, ongoing support, and potential for long-term contracts.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in mental health support and ability to connect with students.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 39000 £ per year.
Flexible Start Dates
Wakefield School Setting
£100 - £130 (per day dependant on experience)
Requirements
- The ideal Mental Health Support Worker (School) must be enthusiastic and have the ability to build a rapport with students.
- Must be resilient, flexible and able to think fast on your feet to adapt to challenging situations.
- Must have relative experience within the last 2 years that we are able to gain professional, performance-based references from.
- Ideally trained in Team Teach - Vision can offer FREE training to successful candidates.
The Role
This is a role to support young people and children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties within a school setting in Wakefield. This education - mental health support worker position is initially through Vision for Education on a daily rate; however, the chance of a contract being offered after 12 weeks is highly likely for the right candidate. The desirable candidate will be prepared to complete essential training prior to starting in this setting. We are looking for candidates to begin on our supply register asap. Hours are from 8.30am - 3.30pm and days from Monday - Friday are available.
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Vision for Education Offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (to commence when schools re-open, subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
If you are a passionate Mental Health Support Worker (School) who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment then we want to hear from you.
How to Apply
Apply today or for more information on this and other support opportunities across Vision for Education contact the Specialist SEND team, at the Huddersfield branch.
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