Mental Health Support Specialist

3 hours ago


Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Academics Full time
Mental Health Teaching Assistant Opportunity

Academics is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to support the mental health of young people aged 4-19 in a specialist school near Guildford.

This role offers a unique chance to make a positive impact on students' lives, increasing their engagement, attainment, and life chances. As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including trauma, anxiety, OCD, and behavioral issues.

The ideal candidate will be committed to building 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 Role

This position requires resilience, open-mindedness, and a passion for helping children and young people achieve their full potential. You will be responsible for supporting students with SEMH needs, including those who have experienced adverse childhood experiences.

  • Able to build confidence and motivation in students
  • Aware of mental health principles and practices
  • Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
  • Able to build robust and effective relationships with students
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 £25,000 - £30,000 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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