Mental Health Assistant – Reading
Are you looking for a new opportunity in the education field? Are you keen to help young students who struggle with processing their emotions and mental health?
Calling all Mental Health Assistants! A school in Reading wants you!
This warm and welcoming school in Reading specialises in educating students who have trauma and thus learning difficulties. They need an individual to come in who will support them in their school work and help them reach for the stars!
The role as a Mental Health Assistant
Your role as a Mental Health Support Assistant will revolve around supporting the students in the classroom. You will be there with them day by day and help make their time at school positive. You will support students either 1 on 1 or in small groups.
These children have a hard time processing and understanding their emotions, so they need someone patient and encouraging to help them reach their academic goals.
Your day‑to‑day as a Mental Health Assistant
You will help with small tasks around the classroom such as setting up lessons, clearing up lesson materials and managing general classroom activities and behaviour. You may also assist students with their reading or phonics activities.
As a Mental Health Assistant you will need to be calm, resilient and passionate. Many of these children often have personalised educational plans and curriculums, so you will need to be proactive and adapt your approach to fit the needs of each child you support.
You will need an enhanced DBS Certificate – if you do not have one, we can support your application to obtain one.
Compensation and location
The position is for an immediate start or whenever possible. Pay is £90 – £110 per day. It is based in the heart of Reading and close to good transport links.
Ideal candidate
This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who want to secure experience working with vulnerable children. The role suits someone who is a psychology graduate, an aspiring psychologist, or someone looking to become a counsellor or educational psychologist.
Role details
Mental Health Assistant – Reading – ASAP Start / September Start – Full Time
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