Teaching Personnel

Learning Support Assistant -Mental Health

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Job Location

Egerton, United Kingdom

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant - Mental Health

Type: Full-Time / 8.30 - 3.30

Salary: Competitive & experienced based

Our focus is on creating a safe, nurturing environment where pupils can develop the skills and resilience they need to succeed in their education and personal lives. Children with SEMH needs often struggle with managing emotions, building relationships, and engaging with their learning. These challenges can affect their behaviour, self-esteem, and overall well-being. We are committed to providing tailored support to help our pupils overcome these challenges, fostering their growth both academically and personally.

The Role:

We’re looking for a compassionate and proactive Learning Support Assistant to join our team. You’ll work closely with pupils, providing personalised support to help them engage with their learning, manage their emotions, and build positive behaviours. Your role will be vital in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

This role is ideal for psychology graduates or those with an interest in educational psychology or mental health. It offers valuable experience working directly with children with SEMH needs, providing insights into child development, behaviour management, and the impact of mental health on learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Assist with classroom activities and behaviour management.
Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
Collaborate with teachers to create individual learning plans.
Monitor and report on pupil progress.
What You’ll Need:

Experience working with children with SEMH needs (desirable).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A genuine passion for supporting young people.
Flexibility and a team-player attitude.
Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive, dedicated team.
Gain valuable experience in educational psychology and mental health.
Make a meaningful difference in pupils' lives.
Send your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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Location: Egerton, GB

Posted Date: 11/17/2024
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November 17, 2024
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