School Mental Health Assistant
hace 20 días
Newbury
Are you looking to pursue a career in children's mental health? Do you aspire to be an Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, or Mental Health Practitioner? Or, are you a graduate who is looking to gain valuable, hands- on experience working with Special Educational Needs? If so, then this role may be ideal for you. A specialist school in Newbury is looking for a new Mental Health Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis as soon as possible. The school caters to students with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, such as children with attachment disorders, trauma, moderate learning difficulties and anxiety disorders. As a Mental Health Assistant within a school, you will be responsible for supporting the students throughout the day on a 1:1 and small group basis. You will follow therapeutic practices and behaviour management to ensure that a calm and safe learning environment is maintained. You will also provide general classroom assistance to the class teacher, and liaise with on- site specialists to ensure that each student receives the best quality care and education. This is a great opportunity for a graduate or aspiring psychologist to gain hands-on experience with children who face difficulties in accessing education sue to complex and mental health needs. You will gain a direct insight into how Special Educational Needs manifest and how therapeutic and tailored practices can help childr...