Aspiring Social Worker - Wokingham

Aspiring Social Worker - Wokingham

An amazing specialist school in the heart of Wokingham are on the hunt for a Mental Health Support Assistant to join their team starting ASAP.

The school hiring a Mental Health Support Assistant:

• An amazing specialist school, highly regarded in their area
• Cater for children who have been diagnosed with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)
• They focus on helping these children access their education in the same way as their mainstream peers
• Each child has an individualised plan and curriculum
• They facilitate and focus on providing specialist education, where educators and the multi-disciplinary team provide personalised and specific interventions to support learning
• This school offer a supportive environment where you will be making a difference day in and out
• Not only will you be taking part in really rewarding work, you will also be adding valuable experience to your CV

What the role as a Mental Health Support Assistant entails:

• You will be facilitating and providing specific interventions to aid in the children's learning
• You will facilitate a safe and secure environment for learning to take place
• You will encourage students to achieve the best they can academically, while also adding to their personal growth
• You will keep track of their academic achievements
• Have a good understanding of the importance of safeguarding

Qualities you will need to be a great Mental Health Support Assistant:

• Being kind, caring and compassionate
• Having a determination to make a difference in the lives of the students
• Be patient and willing to adapt your approach to meet the needs of the students
• Experience working with children and especially children with SEN will be advantageous but not essential
• You will need an enhanced DBS check, but don't worry if you don't have one, we can facilitate your application

Important information regarding the role as a Mental Health Support Assistant:

• Mental Health Support Assistant
• Wokingham
• Pay: £80 - £95 per day
• Full time or Part time roles available
• ASAP start
• Training Provided
• Amazing experience

If you are ready to make a positive impact on the lives with children with social, emotional and mental health needs, please apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted if you have been short-listed.

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