Mental Health Assistant

Mental Health Assistant

Woodley - JANUARY 2025 start

Are you looking for an open door to the psychology industry?

Do you want to get valuable experience supporting young people's development?

SEN specialism
Woodley
Full time position
Monday - Friday, 8:30-3:30
Advanced specialist facilities
On-site professional guidanceA fantastic school in Woodley has an opportunity for a recent graduate to join their team in a Mental Health Assistant role in the new year. The school cater to students with complex needs, learning disabilities as well as social, emotional and mental health needs. As a Mental Health Assistant, the candidate would be responsible for providing students with 1-1 support and attention throughout the school day. The candidate would be encouraging students to maintain focus and work towards achieving independence and life skills. The school are looking for a graduate to join their team and work alongside the support staff and on-site professionals. As a Mental Health Assistant you will develop an understanding regarding additional needs and how to support children facing challenges while in education.

The Mental Health Assistant role is a crucial position within the school, so they are looking for a candidate who can work under their own initiative, have emotional intelligence and a genuine interest in seeing the pupils succeed. The Mental Health Assistant will be working with a small group of students alongside a specialist SEN Teacher and a second Mental Health Assistant. This opportunity is invaluable to criminology or psychology graduates looking for an open door into the industry and have an interest in how support and prevention can improve young people's development and keep them on a positive path in society.

If you are interested in this role, apply with an updated CV today to find out more