Mental Health Assistant - Newbury
Pay: £90.00 - £105.00/day
Start Date: ASAP
Do you have a genuine interest in children's mental health and wellbeing? Are you looking for an opportunity to support young people who may need additional help with their emotional development and behaviour?
A supportive and inclusive SEN School in Newbury is seeking a caring Mental Health Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in education, care, youth work, psychology or SEN to develop their skills within a specialist school environment.
Working as a Mental Health Assistant, you will support pupils who may experience difficulties with emotional regulation, anxiety, behaviour and engagement. You will provide consistent encouragement and reassurance, helping pupils develop positive relationships and access their education successfully.
This Mental Health Assistant role will involve:
Providing dedicated 1:1 and small group support
Supporting pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD and learning difficulties
Helping pupils recognise and manage their emotions
Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
Supporting pupils who may struggle with anxiety or emotional regulation
Building positive, consistent relationships with young people
Supporting classroom activities and individual learning
Helping create a safe and nurturing school environment
Working closely with Teachers and SEN support staff
ASAP start
Newbury location with good transport linksThe school is looking for a Mental Health Assistant who is empathetic, patient and confident in building relationships with young people. You should be able to remain calm and consistent when supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour or experience emotional difficulties.
For the right candidate, this Mental Health Assistant role offers valuable hands-on experience within a specialist setting and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' educational and personal development.
If you are passionate about supporting young people's wellbeing and are looking for a new challenge, this Mental Health Assistant opportunity could be well suited to you.
To apply for this Mental Health Assistant position, please upload your updated CV directly to this advert.
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Mental Health Assistant - Newbury - SEN School - ASAP Start
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
