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Mental Health Assistant

Academics Ltd
Posted 23 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 3DQ, England

Salary

£80 - £90 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Mental Health Assistant position is a full-time role based in Swindon, aimed at supporting young people's mental wellbeing in a school setting.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience working with vulnerable children and will be responsible for implementing therapeutic techniques alongside educational psychologists.
  • The role includes creating a safe environment for students, identifying triggers for challenging behavior, and collaborating with teachers to tailor learning materials.
  • This rewarding position requires a commitment to promoting independence and healthy coping mechanisms among students facing social and communication difficulties.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should have relevant experience in mental health or related fields.

Mental Health Assistant - Full Time - Swindon

Are you passionate about promoting young people's mental wellbeing? Do you want experience supporting vulnerable children?

We are working alongside a brilliant school in Swindon who are seeking a confident individual to take on the role of Mental Health Assistant this term. The school provide education to students that have additional social, emotional and mental health needs. The students at the school benefit from consistent support and encouragement, making the Mental Health Assistant role a truly rewarding position.

The main responsibilities of a Mental Health Assistant:

  • Implementing therapeutic techniques (assisted by educational psychologists)
  • Creating a safe space for students to express themselves
  • Identifying potential triggers leading to challenging behaviour
  • Collaborating with class teachers to tailor learning material
  • Acting as a role model to students

The school is completely committed to creating a safe space for students to explore and develop their independence. The children attending the school face challenges such as social and communication difficulties and mental health difficulties. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play a crucial part throughout the school day by helping these vulnerable students develop healthy coping mechanisms and communication techniques.

  • Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 3 :30
  • Based in Swindon
  • ASAP START
  • Mental Health Assistant
  • SEN/SEMH provision

If you are interested in a career in educational psychology, occupational therapy or behaviour analysis, APPLY TODAY!

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