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Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £90 - £110 Per day
Are you passionate about supporting young people facing mental health challenges?
At TeacherActive we are working with a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) school, who is seeking a compassionate and proactive Mentor to support students with mental health difficulties. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and help them build resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being.
About the role:
As a Mentor, you will work closely with students experiencing mental health challenges, providing one-to-one support, guidance, and encouragement. Your role will involve building trusting relationships, promoting positive coping strategies, and helping students develop essential skills to navigate their daily lives and learning environments.
Key responsibilities:
Provide individual mentoring sessions to support mental health and well-being
Build trusting relationships to encourage confidence and resilience
Support students in developing emotional regulation and coping strategies
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, wellbeing teams, and external agencies
Assist in the implementation of personalized support plans
Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive environment for all students
Ideal candidate:
Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with mental health difficulties
Compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach
Excellent communication and active listening skills
Knowledge of mental health issues and strategies to support emotional well-being
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Enthusiastic about empowering young people to reach their full potential
We offer:
A supportive and inclusive work environment
Opportunities for professional development and training
The chance to make a lasting impact on students’ lives
A collaborative team dedicated to student well-being
If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
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