Teaching Personnel is looking for a passionate and driven Mental Health Support Worker for part-time and full-time roles (up to 37 hours per week) across our fantastic partnership schools within inner and central Bristol.
Successful candidates should be committed to providing high-quality additional learning support. Knowledge of Additional Support services is a plus, but a dedication to personal and professional growth is key.
Our schools offer a wide range of academic and vocational courses serving approximately 12,000 students annually.
You have the choice on the school that would best suit you! Or if you would prefer to go to multiple schools, we can work around you!
As a Mental Health Support Worker, your responsibilities include:
- Inspiring students, fostering eagerness to learn and helping them on their journey towards independent learning.
- Opportunities to work with students throughout the entire school.
- Collaborating with young individuals who require additional support in the classroom.
- Creating a safe and supportive atmosphere, you will play a crucial role in enabling students to maximize their educational experience.
- Successful LSA will engage in one-on-one or small group settings, assisting students with educational, behavioural, and social development.
- May involve supporting those with English as a second language, health issues, or disabilities.
The successful candidate will have 2 or more of the following:
- Experience with children, teenagers or adults with SEND needs.
- Previous employment working with young people.
- A degree in Social Science, Speech and Language or any other relevant degree.
- Passionate about making a difference and working well with young people.
- A GCSE in Mathematics and English Literature / English Language
If you're interested or would like to know more, please apply with an up to date version of your CV!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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