Mental Health Support Assistant

Posted 02 December 2024
Salary £95 - £100 per day
LocationWaltham Forest
Job type Contract
Discipline Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
ReferenceV-64998
Contact NameSachin Suresh

Job description

Mental Health Support Assistant – Waltham Forest, London – Immediate Start

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and looking for a rewarding, long-term role? Join this thriving primary school in Waltham Forest, London, as a Mental Health Support Assistant and make a real difference in the lives of young learners.

Why become a Mental Health Support Assistant?
  • Long-term contract until July 2025, offering stability and growth.
  • Excellent career progression opportunities for those aiming to work in education or SEND-focused roles.
  • Weekly CPD sessions to enhance your skills and confidence.
  • Work closely with the SENDCo, gaining hands-on experience with SEMH, neurodiverse, and speech and language needs.
  • Receive weekly training from a Speech and Language Therapist and Educational Psychologist.
Key Responsibilities of a Mental Health Support Assistant:
  • Support SEND children in both group sessions and 1:1 interventions.
  • Adapt teaching styles to suit the individual needs of students.
  • Collaborate with the SENDCo and Class Teachers in lesson planning and delivery.
  • Encourage a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
Essential Criteria for a Mental Health Support Assistant:
  • A 2:1 degree from a top 20 UK University is required.
  • A genuine passion for teaching and supporting SEND students.
  • Previous experience working with SEMH children in a child-centred role.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Job Details
  • Location: Waltham Forest, London.
  • Contract Type: Full-time, long-term until July 2025.
  • Start Date: Immediate.
  • Pay: £95-£100 per day (via PAYE, holiday pay included).
Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Mental Health Support Assistant position in Waltham Forest, London. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Mental Health Support Assistant role.

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