Mental Health Assistant

This is a full time position with the view of successful candidates being able to start in January 2025. As an SEN teaching Assistant, you will be working 1:1 and in small groups with children across key stage one & two. Assisting pupils with emotional needs, behavioural challenges to support the individual's wellbeing and personal development.

A Primary school located in High Wycombe, Bucks are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual who have qualified in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or Education. However, candidates with relevant experience also will be considered!

An outstanding mainstream Primary school in High Wycombe, Bucks is currently recruiting a SEN Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs (SEMH).

Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors, SENCO's and psychologists?

Mental Health Assistant

This is an excellent opportunity for the successful mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. In addition, you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health field. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.

Mental Health Assistant

January 2025 start - High Wycombe, BucksFull time - Monday to Friday (term time only) for the rest full Academic year (January 2025 to July 2025) with the option to go permanent into the new academic year.

* SEN Teaching Assistant* Mental Health Assistant* Social and Emotional Mental Health Support* High Wycombe, Bucks* January 2025 Start* Long term Contract until July 2025* £83.33 - £90 per week* Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3:30pm* Ideal for Psychology/Counselling/ Education Graduates

The school has fantastic resources and state of the art facilities to support the children across all year groups. If you have previous experience as a teaching assistant, understand their complex needs, is open-minded and up for a challenge this could be the next step in your career. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ or a Degree would be most desirable but not essential.

If you are interested in this Mental Health Teaching Assistant position in High Wycombe, please apply direct to this advert now!

Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant for children with Social, Emotional and Mental health