Mental Health School Assistant - Wantage

Posted 27 March by Academics
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Are you thinking of becoming a Psychologist or Counsellor but don't know where to start?

Are you passionate about children who have mental health or special educational needs?

If so, then this may be your dream position!

A Specialist School in Wantage are looking for a caring and motivated Mental Health School Assistant to join their team helping support children with complex mental health/learning needs. The school caters for students with anxiety, trauma, behavioural needs, and those who have issues regulating their emotions, from 5 to 11 years of age. Therefore, if you are patient, calm, understanding and positive you may be the School Assistant that these students desperately need.

As a Mental Health School Assistant, you will help provide support to the students in the classroom, assisting with both their education as well as improving their well being. You will be instrumental to providing the students with an adult who they can trust, and helping to ensure school is a place where they feel safe and happy. You will help keep the students engaged in class, and help manage any behavioural issues that arise.

By working with students with mental health needs and learning needs, you will gain invaluable first-hand experience supporting vulnerable children. This could be the crucial step you need to become a Psychologist, Counsellor or Mental Health practitioner in the future. You will also help transform the lives of young people who desperately need supporting.

This Specialist Mental Health School are looking for someone who will have a positive impact on the student's lives. The school has very modern facilities, with excellent sensory provisions to help cater to each student, and a fantastic, inclusive team of staff. The role pays £80 to £90 per day, depending on experience, and is Monday to Friday.

  • Mental Health School Assistant
  • Specialist School
  • Wantage
  • £80 to £90 per day
  • Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 3:30
  • Perfect for Psychology Graduates!!

Does this Mental Health School Assistant position, specialising in mental health, sound like your dream position? If so, please apply directly to this advert today!

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Reference: 52385399

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