Youth Engagement and Wellbeing Assistant

2 hours ago


Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Academics Full time
Mental Health and Youth Engagement Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and caring individual to join our team as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant at Academics, a specialist school near Guildford.

This role involves working with students aged 4-19 who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including trauma, anxiety, OCD, and behavioral issues. You will play a vital role in supporting these students to increase their engagement, attainment, and life chances.

The ideal candidate will be able to build strong relationships, empathetic, and up for a challenge. They will identify risks and needs, escalating where necessary, and provide consistency to ensure students feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe they can succeed in life.

About the School

Academics is a reputable specialist school dedicated to providing high-quality education and support to students with SEMH needs. Our school values include compassion, empathy, and understanding, which we believe are essential for creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.

  • Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Aware of child development principles and practices
  • Able to maintain confidentiality and discretion
  • Able to contribute to a positive and supportive team culture
Key Responsibilities

You will:

  • Support students with SEMH needs, including those who have experienced adverse childhood experiences
  • Identify risks and needs, escalating where necessary
  • Provide consistency and equip students with tools to feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe they can succeed in life
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must:

  • Have the right to work in the UK (no Visa sponsorship)
  • Be committed to safeguarding and child protection
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Salary and Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary of £22,000 - £28,000 per year, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4pm, term time only, plus excellent on-site training, support, and CPD to ensure safeguarding of all students.



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