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Mental Health Assistant - Wokingham

Academics Ltd
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 1GP, England

Salary

£80 - £95 per day

Contract type

Part Time

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  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Assistant in a supportive school in Wokingham.
  • The position offers a salary ranging from £80 to £95 per day and requires some experience working with children.
  • This full-time, term-time role is set to start as soon as possible and is ideal for graduates looking to gain valuable classroom experience.
  • As a Mental Health Assistant, you will support students with various challenges, including school avoidance and learning difficulties.
  • Candidates should possess a compassionate personality, problem-solving skills, and an understanding of safeguarding, along with an Enhanced DBS Check.

Mental Health Assistant - Wokingham

An amazing role has recent become available in a lovely school in Wokingham to join a supportive and friendly team as a Mental Health Assistant. The role would be to start as soon as possible.

Your role as a Mental Health Assistant will be a rewarding one. Not only will you be gaining valuable experience day in and out, you will also be making a difference and empowering these students to thrive and enjoy learning. It will also provide you will valuable experience that will be sure to set you up for any career path you choose.

Your day to day will be busy and your role will have various responsibilities but you will be responsible for supporting the students who struggle to cope with their course work for various reasons. Some of these students struggle with school avoidance, some struggle with additional learning needs. Some struggle with difficulties such as ASD, dyslexia, dyscalculia and OCD. Other also have mental health needs that stem from stress and anxiety.

The school hiring a Mental Health Assistant offer a warm and welcoming environment and place a high importance on ensuring that each student feels safe and comfortable.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will facilitate a safe and fun learning environment and play a huge role in helping children feel engaged and supported during the school day.

To be successful in this role as a Mental Health Assistant, you should have the following:

You should have some experience working with children but above all, nothing beats an enthusiastic and positive personality. You should be compassionate and friendly. You should be able to take initiative well and problem solve. Many of the children will have personalised educational plans and you will need to change your approach to meet their needs. You should have an understanding of the importance of safeguarding. You should hold an Enhanced DBS Check.

Key information:

  • Mental Health Assistant
  • Wokingham
  • 80 - 95 per day
  • Term time position
  • ASAP start
  • Amazing opportunity for graduates
  • Full Time

Not only is this role rewarding, it is an amazing opportunity to add valuable classroom experience to your CV. The school hiring are looking to interview and hire their Mental Health Assistant as soon as possible so if you are interested in this role, apply now. You do not want to miss out!

Mental Health Assistant - Wokingham - Term time - ASAP start - Full time

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