Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Exciting Opportunity: Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting the mental well-being of young people? Do you have the skills and compassion to provide vital assistance to students facing mental health challenges? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our team as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant at a highly regarded secondary school in Denton.

Role Overview:

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing proactive support and intervention to students experiencing mental health difficulties. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Mental Health Support: Offering empathetic and non-judgmental support to students facing mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and stress, through one-to-one sessions, group activities, and workshops.

2. Emotional Regulation: Assisting students in developing coping strategies and emotional regulation techniques to manage their feelings and responses in challenging situations, promoting resilience and self-awareness.

3. Crisis Intervention: Providing immediate support and intervention to students in crisis situations, liaising with appropriate school staff, external agencies, and families to ensure the safety and well-being of the student.

4. Collaboration and Referral: Collaborating with school staff, including pastoral leaders, counsellors, and SENCOs, to identify students in need of mental health support and making appropriate referrals to external agencies and services.

5. Psychoeducation: Delivering psychoeducational sessions and workshops to students, parents, and staff on topics related to mental health awareness, coping strategies, and self-care practices.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with young people, preferably in a mental health support role or similar capacity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Empathy, patience, and resilience in supporting students facing mental health challenges, demonstrating a compassionate and non-judgmental approach.
• Knowledge of mental health issues affecting young people, including common symptoms, risk factors, and support strategies.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the changing needs of students and the school environment, prioritising student well-being and safety.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from £1540 to £1900 per month, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time position starting after May half term until the end of the academic year, with the potential for the role to become permanent based on performance and school requirements.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students, supporting their mental well-being and promoting a positive school environment.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise in mental health support and student welfare.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting students' mental health, we encourage you to apply now to join our team as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant. Help us empower students to thrive emotionally and academically.

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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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