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Mental Health Assistant

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Posted 8 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL3, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exciting opportunity is available for a Mental Health Assistant at a school in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, with an immediate start.
  • The role involves supporting students facing various challenges, including mental health difficulties and additional learning needs.
  • Candidates should have some experience working with children and possess a compassionate and proactive attitude.
  • The position offers a salary ranging from £83.33 to £96.66 per day, depending on experience, and is a full-time term-time role.
  • This role is ideal for graduates seeking valuable hands-on experience in education, psychology, or mental health.

Mental Health Assistant - Thornbury, South Gloucestershire - Immediate Start

An exciting opportunity has become available at a welcoming school in Thornbury for a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Assistant. The school is looking for a supportive and proactive individual to join their team as soon as possible.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students who face challenges in their learning due to a variety of reasons, including school avoidance, additional learning needs, and mental health difficulties such as anxiety, OCD, autism, dyslexia, and dyscalculia. Your role will involve providing emotional and academic support to help students feel engaged, motivated, and confident in their learning.

This role is not only incredibly rewarding but will also provide you with invaluable experience that will benefit you in any future career path, particularly if you are considering a career in education, psychology, or mental health.

Your responsibilities will include adapting your approach to meet the needs of individual students, assisting with personalised learning plans, and creating a safe and supportive environment where students feel comfortable and encouraged. You will be working closely with teachers and support staff to ensure that every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive.

Who Should Apply?

The ideal candidate will have some experience working with children, though a positive and enthusiastic attitude is the most important quality. You should be compassionate, adaptable, and proactive, with a strong understanding of the importance of safeguarding. The ability to take initiative and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment is key. An Enhanced DBS check is required.

Key Information:

  • Mental Health Assistant
  • Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
  • £83.33 - £96.66 per day (DOE)
  • Term-time position
  • Immediate start
  • Excellent opportunity for graduates
  • Full-time role

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a school setting while making a meaningful impact on young people's lives. The school, based in Thornbury South Gloucestershire is looking to interview and appoint a Mental Health Assistant as soon as possible, so if you are interested, apply today to avoid missing out.

Mental Health Assistant - Thornbury - Immediate Start

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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.