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Mental Health Support Assistant
Job Posted: a month ago
Salary: £ 89 - 105 / Day
Job Type: Permanent Contract
Location: Dorking, Surrey
Expire in: 10 days
Job Description
Mental Health Support Assistant - Youth Work - Dorking
Company: Academics - Mental Health Support Assistant - Dorking
Job Type: Long term agency contract: £89-£105 per day
Sector: Education and Training
The School:
The school is based near Dorking and provides support for children aged 9-16 years who have a range of learning and behavioural needs due to social, emotional and mental health challenges. All students that attend the school have a designated Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) which details their specific needs in terms of the care and support they will have access to. The school provides a safe learning environment for children who suffer with high levels of anxiety which can result in a lack of focus and challenging behaviour.
The school also provides therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, music, speech and language therapies where these are part of the young person's EHCP. The curriculum team works closely with therapists to ensure the correct physical and emotional support is available at all times.
What is involved: Mental Health Support Assistant - Youth Work - Education and Training - Dorking
Providing assistance and supervision for children's behaviour during the school day and supporting their learning and participation in class
Working with a class, a small group or individual learners, both inside and outside of the classroom
Encouraging the development of social skills and supporting students' individual needs
Helping to build confidence and motivation
Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team
Maintaining progress records
Supporting regulations pertaining to safeguardingWhat is required: Mental Health Support Assistant - Youth Work - Education and Training - Dorking
An Undergraduate Degree, ideally in a relevant subject such as Psychology or Criminology
Knowledge and/or a keen interest and understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs
Good general education levels in English and Maths - A Levels are preferable
A co-operative working style and a proactive approach to solving problems
Good interpersonal and communication skill and a caring attitudeSummary:
Learning Mentor, Mental Health Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant
£89 to £105 daily rate (5-day week - 8.30am to 4.00pm)
Special needs school for mental health
Full time and part time roles, flexible working hours and short and long term contracts
ASAP starts or later depending on your availability
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