Mental Health Assistant - Winnersh, Wokingham
Location: Wokingham, United Kingdom
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: f6eeb65ce86b
Job Views: 7
Posted: 03.03.2025
Expiry Date: 17.04.2025
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 Winnersh 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 Winnersh in Wokingham, and the role is full-time starting ASAP or in June 2024. The SEN children are aged 5 to 10 years old and require consistent, ongoing support to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. The school employs a therapeutic approach and will offer a range of training to the mental health assistant appointed. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a relevant field would be desirable too (e.g., Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, etc.).
This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for the mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at the school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them, gaining invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker, or SEN teacher.
Overall, the school is looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring, and resilient.
1. Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist
2. Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
3. ASAP Start
4. Winnersh, Wokingham
5. £80-£95 per day
6. Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30 am to 3.30 pm
7. Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates
The SEN children in this school require a mental health assistant who understands their complex needs, is open-minded, and is up for a challenge.
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