Mental Health Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join our team at Teaching Personnel. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and mental health professionals to create a positive learning environment for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH) and other difficulties such as ADHD and Autism.

The ideal candidate will have experience in working with children or young people, especially those with mental health challenges, and a genuine passion for supporting mental health and wellbeing. They will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm, patient, and supportive in challenging situations.

The role involves supporting students with emotional, social, and mental health challenges, working closely with teachers and mental health professionals, and providing one-on-one or small group support to students experiencing difficulties. The successful candidate will also be responsible for helping to implement personalised support plans for students and promoting positive mental health strategies within the school.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support students with emotional, social, and mental health challenges.
  • Work closely with teachers and mental health professionals to create a positive learning environment.
  • Provide one-on-one or small group support to students experiencing difficulties.
  • Help implement personalised support plans for students.
  • Promote positive mental health strategies within the school.
  • Assist in creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
  • Monitor and report student progress and any concerns to relevant staff members.

Requirements:

  • Experience in working with children or young people, especially those with mental health challenges.
  • A genuine passion for supporting mental health and wellbeing.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to remain calm, patient, and supportive in challenging situations.
  • A willingness to work as part of a team and adapt to the needs of the students.
  • Any relevant qualifications or training in mental health, psychology, or SEN (Special Educational Needs) would be advantageous.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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