Graduate Mental Health Assistant

Are you hoping of becoming a Psychologist or Counsellor? Are you looking to get experience working in the mental health sector? You could make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children with mental health needs.

An inclusive and diverse Specialist School is looking for a Mental Health Assistant to help support and encourage children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs through the school day. The pupils have a variety of difficulties, including but not limited to - anxiety, learning difficulties, trauma, ASD, ADHD, OCD and behavioural challenges. The perfect candidate will therefore be proactive, understanding and ready for a challenge!

The pupils in this Reading School have a range of additional needs. Though no two days are the same in a school like this, your general duties will involve:

1. Supporting and shadowing the class teacher
2. Providing 1:1 and small group support to the SEN students
3. Helping run exciting lessons to make the classroom a fun, engaging and safe place
4. Behavioural management, personal care, and emotional support as required

The role is full-time starting ASAP but the school has said they can be flexible if the perfect candidate comes along. Graduates who have qualified in Psychology, Criminology or Health & Social Care would be perfect for this - a general understanding of welfare and mental health would be beneficial. This is also a unique opportunity to work alongside the Psychologist and Therapist based on-site at the school.

Graduate Mental Health Assistant
Support children with mental health needs
Reading
£85 to £95 per day
Mon to Fri, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Amazing Graduate Opportunity! If you can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom then the school wants to hear from you! The ideal Graduate Mental Health Assistant will be empathetic and confident, and be able to work using their own initiative - are you up for the challenge?

Are you interested in this position? If yes, apply today!