Mental Health Support Worker

Posted 7 hours 50 minutes ago by EdEx Education Recruitment

Permanent
Full Time
Community & Sport Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Mental Health Support Worker

A high achieving, modern Primary School within the Borough of Islington, are looking to fill X3 Mental Health Support Worker roles to join their supportive, friendly and hardworking team. The successful candidate will work alongside the brilliant SEND, Pastoral and Safeguarding teams to address the additional needs required by students to reduce barriers to learning.

The ideal candidate for the Mental Health Support Worker role would be graduates with a keen interest in Mental Health, Therapy, Psychological Research, Education, Speech and Language, Special Needs and many more!

The school have a long line of success with providing graduates with first hand, enriching experience with SEN and Mental Health. As well as being recognised by UNICEF and being given a Gold Award for inclusivity. Previously, Mental Health Support Workers have continued to pursue Educational Psychology, Counselling, Therapy, Clinical Psychology as well as completing internal teacher training within the Secondary School.

The Mental Health Support Worker Role will include the following responsibilities:

    Mentoring students with SEND, SEMH and Safeguarding requirements.
    Developing strong relationships with pupils; Work Experience Placements; Learning Skills Centre; and Colleges Links.
    Planning and running group sessions and 1:1 session addressing the needs of the students.

If the Mental Health Support Worker role sounds like the opportunity for you, then please read on below to find out further information!

JOB DESCRIPTION

    Mental Health Support Worker
    Working across Reception, KS1 & KS2
    1:1 & group support sessions
    SEN / Mental Health focus
    Must be able to inspire and motivate pupils
    September Start - Long Term & Full Time
    £105 - £110 per day
    Located in the Borough of Islington

SCHOOL DETAILS

    Graded 'Outstanding' in their latest Ofsted report
    Young and quirky Primary School
    Plenty of CPD opportunities throughout
    Modern facilities throughout
    Located in the London Borough of Islington

If you are interested in this Mental Health Support Worker opportunity, trial days can be arranged immediately

Apply for this Mental Health Support Worker opportunity by sending your CV to Maddie at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!

Mental Health Support Worker