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Support Worker for Children's Mental Health
Vision for Education are looking for Support Worker for Children's Mental Health to work in an SEMH (Social and Emotional Mental Health needs) school setting in Taunton.
The School and Role
A specialist school in Taunton are looking for a Support Worker for Children's Mental Health to support young people and children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This may include working with children who have suffered trauma, have struggled in a mainstream setting or are suffering with their mental health. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will be based inside the classroom supporting students within their education. Class sizes are small to ensure the needs of each pupil are met. You will be responsible for supporting their educational, social, and emotional development.
Requirements
The desired Support Worker for Children's Mental Health will:
• Have a caring, supportive and nurturing personality
• Have experience of working with those with social, emotional, or mental health needs
• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
• Be someone who is patient, caring and adaptable to each young person you will support
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Vision for Education offer
As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Chloe on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
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