Job Advertisement: Mentor for Students with Mental Health Difficulties
Location: Swansea
Position: Full-Time / Part-Time
Salary: £83.85
Start Date: Jan 2024
We are looking for compassionate, experienced, and dedicated support staff with a strong understanding of mental health to join our school team. If you have a passion for helping students thrive, particularly those who face emotional and mental health challenges, we want to hear from you.
About the Role:
In this role, you will work alongside teachers, counselors, and other support staff to ensure that students receive the emotional, psychological, and academic support they need to succeed. You will play an integral part in creating a nurturing and safe environment for students, where mental well-being is a priority.
Key Responsibilities:
•Provide support to students who are experiencing mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and other emotional difficulties.
•Assist in developing and implementing individualized support plans that promote emotional well-being and resilience.
•Build positive, trusting relationships with students to help them feel safe, understood, and supported.
•Work closely with mental health professionals, SENCOs, and teaching staff to deliver holistic support tailored to the needs of each student.
•Offer 1:1 support or small group sessions to help students manage stress, improve self-esteem, and develop coping strategies.
•Help students stay engaged with their learning by offering emotional and behavioral support within the classroom and during break times.
•Monitor and track student progress, ensuring that any concerns related to mental health are identified early and addressed effectively.
•Support the implementation of school-wide mental health initiatives and programs.
What We’re Looking For:
•Experience in mental health support: Ideally, you’ll have experience working with young people in a mental health or educational setting, and a solid understanding of how mental health impacts learning.
•Strong communication and listening skills: You’ll be able to build rapport with students, parents, and colleagues, creating a supportive and open environment.
•Empathy and patience: You will demonstrate understanding and kindness towards students facing mental health challenges, with the ability to remain calm and supportive during difficult situations.
•Proactive and solution-focused: You should have the initiative to spot early signs of mental health issues and work collaboratively with the school team to find practical solutions.
•A relevant qualification (e.g., mental health first aid, counseling, psychology, social work, or teaching) is desirable but not essential.
Why Work With Us?
•Be part of a school that prioritizes the well-being and mental health of all students.
•A supportive and collaborative environment, with access to ongoing professional development and training.
•The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people, helping them overcome personal challenges and achieve their full potential.
•Competitive salary and benefits.
If you are passionate about supporting students with mental health needs and are looking to make a positive impact in an educational setting, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role to [insert contact details or application instructions].
We look forward to welcoming dedicated professionals to our team and working together to support our students’ mental health and success.
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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