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Mental Health Assistant - Bristol

Academics Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS1 6WS, England

Salary

£85 - £95 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Mental Health Assistant at an all-through school in Bristol, focusing on children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
  • Candidates are expected to have a Level 3 qualification or higher, with a degree being highly desirable, and relevant experience is preferred but not essential.
  • The role offers a salary between £85-95 per day for full-time hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
  • The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic, proactive, and resilient, with the ability to handle challenging behavior in a supportive educational environment.
  • This opportunity is particularly suitable for graduates aspiring to build a career in psychology or therapeutic support.

Sector - Education and Training

Mental Health Assistant - Bristol

All-through School for Young People with Social, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex Needs

Are you passionate about the mental wellbeing of the children in your community?

Are you aspiring to build a career in therapy or psychology?

We are looking for bright and enthusiastic Graduates to work as a SEN Teaching Assistants supporting children with behaviour and mental health issues. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN children are aged 5 to 16 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential.

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for a mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.

We are looking for SEN Teaching Assistants who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!

* Mental Health Assistant
* Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
* ASAP Start
* Bristol
* 85-95 per day
* Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm
* Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates

The SEN children in these schools require a mental health assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although SEMH is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.

If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position please apply online and a member of the Academics team will contact you ASAP!

Sector - Education and Training

Mental Health Assistant - Bristol

Location - Bristol

*Education and Training - Bristol - Mental Health Assistant - SEMH - SEN - Teaching Assistant*

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