Mental Health Support Assistant

Woking, Surrey
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Teaching Assistant - Mental Health Support Assistant - Youth Work - Woking

Would you like to work with young people who need support with their social, emotional mental health? Do you have aspirations to work on youth criminal justice? If so, then this role is not to be missed.

The School:

The school is based near Woking and provides support for children aged 9-16 years who have a range of learning and behavioural needs due to social, emotional and mental health challenges. All students that attend the school have a designated Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) which details their specific needs in terms of the care and support they will have access to. The school provides a safe learning environment for children who suffer with high levels of anxiety which can result in a lack of focus and challenging behaviour.

The school also provides therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, music, speech and language therapies where these are part of the young person's EHCP. The curriculum team works closely with therapists to ensure the correct physical and emotional support is available at all times.

What is involved: Teaching Assistant - Mental Health Support Assistant - Youth Work - Woking

Providing assistance and supervision for children's behaviour during the school day and supporting their learning and participation in class
Working with a class, a small group or individual learners, both inside and outside of the classroom
Encouraging the development of social skills and supporting students' individual needs
Helping to build confidence and motivation
Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team
Maintaining progress records
Supporting regulations pertaining to safeguardingWhat is required: Teaching Assistant - Mental Health Support Assistant - Youth Work - Woking

An Undergraduate Degree, ideally in a relevant subject such as Psychology or Criminology
Knowledge and/or a keen interest and understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs
Good general education levels in English and Maths - A Levels are preferable
A co-operative working style and a proactive approach to solving problems
Good interpersonal and communication skill and a caring attitude
Flexibility in terms of working patternsSummary:

Learning Mentor, Mental Health, Teaching Assistant
£83 to £90 daily rate (5-day week - 8.30am to 4.00pm)
Special needs schools and mainstream settings with specialist provision - mental health, trauma, SEN
Full time and part time roles, flexible working hours and short and long term contracts
May 24 starts or later depending on your availability
Apply via this advert or call Ben Mason on (phone number removed) for more details

Job Info
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Job Title:
Mental Health Support Assistant
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Woking, Surrey
Salary:
£83 - £90 Per day based on experience and qualifications
Posted:
May 7th 2024
Closes:
Jun 7th 2024
Sector:
Education
Contract:
Contract
Hours:
Full Time
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