Mental Health Assistant - Newbury

Pay: -90.00 - -105.00/day
Start Date: ASAP

Do you have a genuine interest in children''s mental health and wellbeing? Are you looking for an opportunity to support young people who may need additional help with their emotional development and behaviour?

A supportive and inclusive SEN School in Newbury is seeking a caring Mental Health Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in education, care, youth work, psychology or SEN to develop their skills within a specialist school environment.

Working as a Mental Health Assistant, you will support pupils who may experience difficulties with emotional regulation, anxiety, behaviour and engagement. You will provide consistent encouragement and reassurance, helping pupils develop positive relationships and access their education successfully.

This Mental Health Assistant role will involve:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 and small group support
• Supporting pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD and learning difficulties
• Helping pupils recognise and manage their emotions
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting pupils who may struggle with anxiety or emotional regulation
• Building positive, consistent relationships with young people
• Supporting classroom activities and individual learning
• Helping create a safe and nurturing school environment
• Working closely with Teachers and SEN support staff
• ASAP start
• Newbury location with good transport links

The school is looking for a Mental Health Assistant who is empathetic, patient and confident in building relationships with young people. You should be able to remain calm and consistent when supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour or experience emotional difficulties.

For the right candidate, this Mental Health Assistant role offers valuable hands-on experience within a specialist setting and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils'' educational and personal development.

If you are passionate about supporting young people''s wellbeing and are looking for a new challenge, this Mental Health Assistant opportunity could be well suited to you.

To apply for this Mental Health Assistant position, please upload your updated CV directly to this advert.

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Mental Health Assistant - Newbury - SEN School - ASAP Start

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate''s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client''s pay policy.