Youth Mental Health Assistant

Youth Mental Health Assistant - September 2024

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain experience in specialised education?

We are seeking a Youth Mental Health Assistant to work in an SEN school in the Tilehurst, Reading district.

The School: A fantastic SEN school in Tilehurst are looking for support staff to join their community in September 2024. Psychology and criminology graduates wanting to gain experience prior to a career in the industry are encouraged to apply. The school cater to students with complex needs, learning disabilities and social, emotional and mental health needs. The school's brilliant features include purpose built facilities for with students with additional needs, such as sensory rooms, construction rooms, art therapy areas. The facilities and community support will be a huge benefit for the successful Youth Mental Health Assistant. The successful Youth Mental Health Assistant will be able to see how extra support can keep students motivated and excited to follow the curriculum.

The Job Role: As a Youth Mental Health Assistant, the successful candidate will:

• Work on a 1-1 basis or in small groups to provide students with the consistent support they cannot access in mainstream education
• Be a role model for students to look up to
• Provide behavioural support
• Helping students findsolutions to daily life struggles
• Identify areas of improvement and triggers for students
• Participate in team meetings and discuss next steps for students
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and psychologists on-site to personalise the curriculum to be flexible for each student.

If you think this role could be for you, APPLY NOW!

• £85 - £95 per day
• Monday - Friday
• Tilehurst, Reading
• Full training provided
• Youth Mental Health Assistant
• Psychology/Criminology graduates wanted!