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Mental Health Support Assistant- West Berkshire - ASAP Start!

Are you interested in a career in the Mental Health Industry?

Are you wanting to expand your experience by supporting young children and their needs?

An established school in Newbury have an opportunity for a Mental Health Support Assistant to join their staff in providing high quality, continuous support to their students. The school cater to students who have Complex Learning Disabilities as well as significant Mental, Social and Emotional Needs and would love to welcome a Mental Health Support Assistant. The successful candidate will work on both 1-1 basis with students and in small groups who would benefit from extra concentrated support throughout the school day. As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with children who have display challenging behaviour and have mental health difficulties, meaning there is room for you to gain an extended understanding of how to communicate, regulate and advocate for children in the SEN community.

The school are looking for a committed, confident and well-educated candidate to take on the role of Mental Health Support Assistantand bring enthusiasm and empathy into the classroom. Ideally, the successful applicant will have excellent behaviour management skills, education surrounding Special Educational Needs and experience in either a professional or home environment. The Mental Health Support Assistant will have the opportunity to gain professional experience working along therapists, psychology consultants and psychologists which could be the catalyst for their entrance into the industry.

ASAP Start
£80 - £95 per day
Monday - Friday, 8:30-3:30
Mental Health Support Assistant
Mental, Social and Emotional Needs
Graduates Welcomed
SEN experience or education
Newbury If you are interested in taking on this role please submit an application with an updated CV TODAY