Emotional and Mental Health Assistant - Maidenhead

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Emotional and Mental Health Assistant

Location: Maidenhead

Pay: £83 - £95 per day

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference to support children who are vulnerable? Are you keen to encourage good mental health practices?

An amazing school in Maidenhead is looking for an Emotional and Mental Health Assistant to join their team of staff ASAP. This school is an incredible environment, where they place the inclusion and well-being of their students above all else.

This school looks after students who have unfortunately experienced tough upbringings. As a result, these students struggle with emotional and social needs that often contribute to mental health challenges. They may experience high stress, anxiety, and school avoidance. They may also have other needs that act as barriers to their learning, such as ADHD or OCD.

The school is seeking an empathetic, positive, and confident individual to ensure that the students are focusing on their interventions and accessing their education in ways that their mainstream peers can.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. A good attitude
2. Good communication skills
3. Ability to work well in a team
4. A good understanding of safeguarding
5. An enhanced DBS or willingness to apply for one

Those looking for hands-on experience supporting students with mental health and emotional needs will gain valuable experience in this role. Psychology graduates, criminology graduates, and those with backgrounds in art, music, or sport will excel in this position. You are encouraged to apply!

Key Information:

1. Emotional and Mental Health Assistant
2. Maidenhead
3. £83 - £95 per day
4. ASAP Start
5. Good travel links
6. Full time
7. Monday to Friday

If you think you would be a good fit for this role, you can apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted if you have been shortlisted.