Mental Health Support
- Secondary SEN Support
- Bath
- Full Time
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We are looking for a dedicated Mental Health Support Assistant to support students with emotional and behavioural challenges, reducing the risk of disengagement and exclusion.
This school is an inclusive co-educational institution in northeast Bath. The school focuses on preparing students for work and independent living through high-quality teaching and personalized support, ensuring all students can access a rich and varied curriculum. The team of Support Assistants are an important part of this vision and the students’ provision
The roles and responsibilities:
- Provide direct support to students with SEMH needs, helping them manage their emotions and behaviors, and facilitating their engagement in learning.
- Implement and support positive behavior strategies, helping to de-escalate conflicts and promote a positive classroom environment.
- Assist in creating and delivering individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior management plans tailored to each student's needs.
- Offer emotional support and encouragement, building trusting relationships with students to help them feel safe and valued.
- Track and report on student progress, behaviour, and engagement, collaborating with teachers and other professionals to adjust strategies as needed.
- Ensure that all students are included in classroom activities, adapting tasks and environments to meet individual needs.
- Be prepared to manage and respond to crises, using de-escalation techniques and providing immediate support in stressful situations.
- Continuously update knowledge and skills related to SEMH support and education through professional development and training.
The successful candidate will have one or more of the following:
- Experience of working in a school, care or support.
- Experience of working with young people in a school or extra-curricular context.
- Qualifications in psychology, mental health or an equivalent.
- GCSE of equivalent passes in English and Mathematics.
If you’re interested or would like to know more about the Learning Support Assistant roles we have at Teaching Personnel, get in touch!
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.
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