Mental Health Assistants Needed in Eastbourne
Are you passionate about supporting young people facing severe mental health challenges? Teaching Personnel is looking for resilient and committed individuals to work as Mental Health Assistants in specialist schools across Eastbourne, Hailsham, Seaford, and Crowborough.
About the Role:
Support students who struggle to regulate their emotions and display challenging behaviour
Assist with learning activities in a safe and structured environment
Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to promote students' emotional well-being
Help students develop coping strategies and life skills
What We’re Looking For:
✔️ A strong, resilient, and patient approach to behaviour management
✔️ Experience in mental health, SEN, psychology, youth work, or social care (desirable but not essential)
✔️ Ability to build trust and form positive relationships with students
✔️ A commitment to making a real difference in young people’s lives
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
✨ Competitive pay rates
✨ Ongoing training & career development
✨ Supportive school environments
✨ A chance to transform young lives
Opportunities available in: Eastbourne, Hailsham, Seaford & Crowborough
Apply today! Start your journey in mental health support and education.
Send your CV or contact us for more details!
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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