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Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and looking for a rewarding, long-term role? Join this thriving primary school in Waltham Forest, London, as a Mental Health Support Assistant and make a real difference in the lives of young learners.
Why become a Mental Health Support Assistant?
- Long-term contract until July 2025, offering stability and growth.
- Excellent career progression opportunities for those aiming to work in education or SEND-focused roles.
- Weekly CPD sessions to enhance your skills and confidence.
- Work closely with the SENDCo, gaining hands-on experience with SEMH, neurodiverse, and speech and language needs.
- Receive weekly training from a Speech and Language Therapist and Educational Psychologist.
- Support SEND children in both group sessions and 1:1 interventions.
- Adapt teaching styles to suit the individual needs of students.
- Collaborate with the SENDCo and Class Teachers in lesson planning and delivery.
- Encourage a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
- A 2:1 degree from a top 20 UK University is required.
- A genuine passion for teaching and supporting SEND students.
- Previous experience working with SEMH children in a child-centred role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Location: Waltham Forest, London.
- Contract Type: Full-time, long-term until July 2025.
- Start Date: Immediate.
- Pay: £95-£100 per day (via PAYE, holiday pay included).
