Mental health support assistant

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom EdEx Full time

Mental Health Support Assistant

A progressive, high-achieving school in Westminster is looking for a Mental Health Support Assistant to work alongside their SEND, Pastoral and Safeguarding teams. Collaborating with these teams, the pupil and their parents, you will address additional needs required by students to make learning accessible to them.

The school is situated in Westminster and supports young people, aged 4-11, who have a range of additional needs associated with social, emotional mental health challenges. It's mainstream primary school, who provide fantastic support to ensure their pupils receive the education they deserve. As Mental Health Support Assistant, you will be working 1:1 with a student who requires extra support. The senior leadership at this school are thoroughly supportive of their staff and are very keen to have psychology graduates join their ranks to bring fresh perspective as a Mental Health Support Assistant. This is the perfect role for someone with a keen interest in Psychology, Mental Health and Special Educational Needs as you will have the opportunity to shadow these professionals and gain hands-on experience.

Being a Mental Health Support Assistant consists of these responsibilities.

Mentoring students struggling with mental health to assess where the school can provide aid to that child,
Planning and delivering 1:1 and small group interventions,
Liaising with parents and teachers to inform on a student's mental health and what safeguarding requirements are necessary.Mental Health Support Assistant - Job Description

£ASAP start,
Full-time, long-term only,
Assist in delivery of SEMH and SEN support,
Support children's behaviour for learning,
Support a student's individual needs according to their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).Mental Health Support Assistant - Person Specification

Graduate with a 1:1 or 2:1 degree,
Keen interest in psychology and education,
Personal or professional experience with children,
Good understanding of mental health issues,
Good education levels of English and Health Support Assistant - School Description

Ofsted 'Outstanding' in key areas,
Renowned for excellent support of staff and students,
It's no cliché to say how rewarding being a Mental Health Support Assistant can be, you'll be using your own knowledge and passion of psychology to have a positive impact on the lives of children and ensure they receive a first rate education.

Mental Health Support Assistant



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