Are you looking for an opportunity that will allow you to make a difference? Are you looking for a role that will set you up with amazing experience?
A fantastic role has recently become available our highly regarded specialist school in Wantage.
This incredible setting look after children who have been excluded from education or those who struggle to maintain a place in mainstream education. Many of these children also have co-existing issues such as social, emotional and mental health needs, with some also dealing with barriers to their learning. These students are facing trauma and neglect which negatively impacts their learning.
The school need a mental health assistant to support their students in their day to day activities.
The students that attend this school are primary and secondary ages. Each child has a personalised educational and health care plan and individual intervention plans designed to help them thrive. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will be part of ensuring that they are able to complete their academic work while also helping them navigate through their emotions. You will also play a part in helping them learn functional life skills, helping them be as independent as possible.
What you can expect as a Mental Health Assistant:
Deliver specific interventions that have been designed with the student, their needs and goals in mind
De-escalate any meltdowns and behaviour that may occur
Help the children work through their big emotions
Create a safe and engaging learning environmentQualities you need to be a successful Mental Health Assistant:
Caring
Enthusiastic
Positive
Determined to make a difference
Proactive
Understand the importance of safeguardingPeople who would benefit largely from this role would be psychology graduates a well as those with a background in sport, art, drama or music.
If you do not come from these backgrounds but just want to make a difference and get involved, then apply now!
Key information:
Mental Health Assistant
Wantage
ASAP Start or September Start
£85-£100 per day
Supportive staff
Amazing childrenIf this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, please apply now! You can apply directly to this advert.
Interviews are taking place soon so apply now!
Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Wantage - ASAP Start or September Start
Salary description
£90.00 - £110.00 per day