Mental Health Assistant in SEMH School - Kidlington
All-through School for Young People with Social, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex Needs
ASAP Start
Are you passionate about the mental wellbeing of the children in your community?
Are you aspiring to build a career in therapy or psychology?
A remarkable SEMH school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Kidlington is looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Kidlington and the role is full-time starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 5 to 16 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential.
This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for a mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain 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.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support children with behaviour and mental health issues.
2. Work collaboratively with therapists and psychologists.
3. Provide consistent, ongoing support to ensure high-quality care.
Requirements:
1. Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
2. Level 3 qualifications+ are required; a Degree is most desirable.
3. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour.
Details:
Mental Health Assistant
Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
ASAP Start
Kidlington
£80-£95 per day
Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm
Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates
If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please contact Abi @ Academics ASAP via [contact information] or apply direct to this advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr