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Mental Health, Therapy and Intervention Assistant

Academics
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8FG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Mental Health, Therapy and Intervention Assistant position is located in Cranleigh and focuses on supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
  • Candidates should have experience working with SEN children or adults, and graduates in Social Care, Psychology, Criminology, or Counselling are encouraged to apply.
  • The role offers a salary ranging from £85 to £100 per day, working Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 4 pm during term time only.
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to travel to Cranleigh and surrounding areas.
  • The position provides excellent on-site training and support, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to start a career in the mental health sector.

Mental Health, Therapy and Intervention Assistant

Mental Health, Therapy and Intervention Assistant - Cranleigh - Social Care - SEMH - Graduate - Psychology - Criminology

Are you looking to kick-start your career in the Mental Health Sector?

Are you looking for a role where you can support the mental health of young people?

Are you passionate about restorative approaches? Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children?A well-respected specialist school near Cranleigh is looking for a Mental Health, Therapy and Intervention Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The students range between 7 and 16 years old, and face a range of SEMH needs, and challenges including trauma, anxiety, OCD, and behavioural issues. Some children / young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary. Many of the children face various barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in building relationships, providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life, reducing the risk of them entering the criminal justice system.

The students therefore need a Mental Health Teaching Assistant who will be dedicated to being a consistent role model, is committed to building strong relationships, is empathetic and up for a challenge!The ideal Mental Health, Therapy and Intervention Assistant must be open-minded, resilient, and knowledgeable about mental health. The perfect candidate will have experience with SEN children and/or adults in any setting. Graduates in Social Care, Psychology, Criminology or Counselling would also be perfect for this position. Being local to Cranleigh is a bonus.

Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, with a focus on restorative practice, this role will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings. If you are looking to kick-start your career in Psychology, Mental Health, Law Enforcement or Education, then this Mental Health Teaching Assistant role is the perfect opportunity for you. You really will be having a positive impact on the lives of children and young people who need it most.

**Start date ASAP**£85-£100 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-4pm, term time only**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship**Must be able to travel to Cranleigh and surrounding areas

Mental Health, Therapy and Intervention Assistant - Cranleigh - Social Care

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.