Mental Health Youth Support

We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Mental Health Youth Support Assistant to join a lovely supportive team and one of our highly regarded specialist schools in Slough.

They place a huge focus on supporting students who have been identified as struggling with social, emotional and mental health needs, and ensure they are being met with the necessary interventions to support their development and education.

In this role, you will provided specialised and tailored support to students who struggle with their mental health and social needs, and ensure that they are being given the right tools to facilitate healthy mental well-being while also supporting their emotional health.

Your responsibilities as a Mental Health Youth Support Assistant:

Help develop and implement individual support plans in collaboration with educational staff
Collaborate with parents and caregivers to offer guidance and support
Assist with classroom activities, ensuring students are engaged and participating
Monitor and document student feedback
Work directly with students to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
Maintain a safe and positive learning environment

Qualities you need to be a great Mental Health Youth Support Assistant:

Patience, empathy and genuine passion for supporting children
An understanding of the importance of safeguarding children
Strong communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Experience supporting children and young people with educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs will be beneficial but not essential
Psychology graduates looking for hands on experience are encouraged to apply Key Information

Mental Health Youth Support Assistant
Slough
£83 - £95
ASAP Start
Full Time
Great travel links
Monday to Friday
8:30am to 3:45pm

If you are keen to interview for this role, please apply to this advert directly. You will be contacted shortly after.

Mental Health Youth Support Assistant - Slough - ASAP Start - Full Time