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Mental Health and Wellbeing Assistant

Q - Are you looking to gain valuable first-hand experience supporting students to give them the best opportunities?

If so, we are excited to be working alongside an Outstanding Secondary school based within Lewisham that is looking for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Assistant to join their team ASAP. The school is recognised throughout the borough for its dedicated approach to student wellbeing, putting their wellbeing at the forefront of its mission.

The position is perfect for those who want to gain experience and progress to become Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Therapist, Well Being Practitioners etc.

As a Mental Health and Wellbeing Assistant you will be allowed to work alongside the well-established SEND, Pastoral and Safeguarding teams to address the individual needs of the students to aid in reducing the barriers to learning that they may be facing.

If this Mental Health and Wellbeing Assistant sounds like the ideal role for you, then please read on below to find out further information!

Job Description:

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Assistant
• Providing tailored support across KS3, KS4 & KS5
• Working alongside the SENCO and class teachers to implement improvement strategies
• Conduct 1:1 & group interventions with students
• Involves working with SEN students (ADHD, ASD, Non-Verbal etc)
• ASAP start
• Full academic year - Term time only
• £95 - £110 per day
• Based within Lewisham

School Details:

• Modern facilities including sensory rooms etc
• 'Outstanding' Ofsted report 2023
• Supportive and knowledgeable staff and SENCO
• Opportunities to work alongside Counsellors, Psychologists and Therapists
• Located in Lewisham

Ideal Applicant:

• Have a passion for child well-being and seeing them flourish
• Graduate with a general interest in SEMH and SEN
• Effectively work well as a part of a wider team
• Have a hard-working, understanding and resilient personality

If you are interested in this Mental Health and Wellbeing Assistant Position opportunity, interviews and trial days can be arranged immediately!

Apply for this Mental Health and Wellbeing Assistant opportunity by sending your CV to Maddie at EdEx. You Will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!

Mental Health and Wellbeing Assistant