Mental Health Support Worker

Engage Education are currently working in partnership with an all through school on an exciting new SEND TA position specifically to support learners with SEMH in the Burgess Hill area.

Starting immediately, the school is looking for an outstanding SEND Teaching Assistant to join them on a long term temporary basis. If the role goes well there is the potential for this to turn into a permanent assignment.

This is supporting learners with SEMH needs, as well as a diagnosis of ADHD or Trauma & Attachment needs. This site is an all-through school, so there are opportunities to support both Primary and Secondary aged students.

Due to the location of the school - the ideal candidate will have to be a driver, with access to their own vehicle. There is no other means of accessing this site currently other than by car.

The ideal candidate must also have achieved a Grade C/Grade 4 Maths and English at GCSE - and be able to evidence this.

Your Role:

• Supporting learners on a one-to-one basis often with complex learning needs

• Working with other support staff to engage pupils in class

• Providing feedback to teachers and parents

The School:

The school is a multi-site Special School and Alternative Provision for children who have a range of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Its curriculum is designed to meet the needs of pupils with diverse needs who are unable to attend mainstream school.

What you will need:

• A range of behaviour management techniques

• To have worked with learners with a range of needs

• The ability to engage a young person in learning through a range of methods

• To be able to commit to working at the school for long period of time

• A resilient attitude

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee

• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

• You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!

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If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.

If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don’t be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

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We look forward to hearing from you!