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Emotional Support Worker

Academics
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Slough, Berkshire SL13XX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Mental Health Assistant position is located in Slough and offers a salary ranging from £83 to £95 per day.
  • This role is a long-term temporary contract with the potential to become permanent, requiring full-time availability from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
  • Candidates will support children facing mental health challenges, including those with social, emotional, and behavioral issues, and no prior experience is necessary.
  • The role includes providing one-on-one and group support, fostering positive relationships, and working closely with educators and therapists.
  • This opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about making a difference and looking to gain experience in mental health, education, or social work.

Mental Health Assistant Location: Slough

Details: Role: Mental Health AssistantSalary: £83 - £95 per dayContract: Long-Term Temporary with potential to become permanentHours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 am - 3:30 pm)

Salary: £83 - £95 per dayContract: Long-Term Temporary with potential to become permanentHours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 am - 3:30 pm)

Are you passionate about supporting children facing mental health challenges? This is an excellent opportunity to become a Mental Health Assistant at a school in Slough that specialises in helping children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, behavioural issues, and trauma-related difficulties.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students who come from challenging backgrounds and are dealing with various mental health and behavioural issues. Many students have faced trauma, and they require consistent, empathetic support to help them manage their emotions and behaviour in a safe and supportive environment.

What Will You Be Doing?
  • Assist in providing one-on-one and group support to children struggling with mental health, behavioural issues, and trauma.
  • Help create an environment that encourages emotional regulation and stability.
  • Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to implement tailored strategies for emotional and mental well-being.
  • Foster positive relationships with students to promote trust and encourage positive behavioural changes.
  • Support students in developing essential life skills, building their confidence and self-esteem.
Why Choose This Role?

As a Mental Health Assistant, no prior experience is required - we welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about helping others and making a difference. You will receive full training and support, making this an ideal role for those looking to build experience in mental health, education, or social work.

If you are looking to gain hands-on experience in a challenging but rewarding role, this is a fantastic opportunity. Become a Mental Health Assistant in Slough and take the next step in your career while making a real impact on the lives of children in need.

If you're interested in this Mental Health Assistant opportunity, please apply directly to this advert or contact Tiffene @ Academics for more details.

Academics is a leading education recruitment agency, serving schools across England and Wales.

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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.