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Mental Health Support Assistant

Academics
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Dorking, Surrey RH4 3JH, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Mental Health Support Assistant in Youth Work located in Dorking, offered by Academics on a long-term agency contract.
  • The role involves providing assistance and supervision to children with learning and behavioral needs, encouraging their social skills and academic participation.
  • Candidates are required to have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as Psychology or Criminology, along with good communication skills.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £89 to £105 per day, based on a full-time schedule of 8.30am to 4.00pm.
  • Flexibility in working hours is available, with both full-time and part-time opportunities, and candidates can start ASAP or later depending on their availability.

Mental Health Support Assistant - Youth Work - Dorking

Company: Academics - Mental Health Support Assistant - Dorking

Job Type: Long term agency contract: £89-£105 per day

Sector: Education and Training

The School:

The school is based near Dorking and provides support for children aged 9-16 years who have a range of learning and behavioural needs due to social, emotional and mental health challenges. All students that attend the school have a designated Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) which details their specific needs in terms of the care and support they will have access to. The school provides a safe learning environment for children who suffer with high levels of anxiety which can result in a lack of focus and challenging behaviour.

The school also provides therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, music, speech and language therapies where these are part of the young person's EHCP. The curriculum team works closely with therapists to ensure the correct physical and emotional support is available at all times.

What is involved: Mental Health Support Assistant - Youth Work - Education and Training - Dorking

  • Providing assistance and supervision for children's behaviour during the school day and supporting their learning and participation in class
  • Working with a class, a small group or individual learners, both inside and outside of the classroom
  • Encouraging the development of social skills and supporting students' individual needs
  • Helping to build confidence and motivation
  • Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team
  • Maintaining progress records
  • Supporting regulations pertaining to safeguarding

What is required: Mental Health Support Assistant - Youth Work - Education and Training - Dorking

  • An Undergraduate Degree, ideally in a relevant subject such as Psychology or Criminology
  • Knowledge and/or a keen interest and understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs
  • Good general education levels in English and Maths - A Levels are preferable
  • A co-operative working style and a proactive approach to solving problems
  • Good interpersonal and communication skill and a caring attitude

Summary:

  • Learning Mentor, Mental Health Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant
  • £89 to £105 daily rate (5-day week - 8.30am to 4.00pm)
  • Special needs school for mental health
  • Full time and part time roles, flexible working hours and short and long term contracts
  • ASAP starts or later depending on your availability
  • Apply via this advert or call Ben Mason on for more details

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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.