Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell

Mental Health Assistant - Specialist School - Bracknell Pay: £90.00 - £105.00 per day Start Date: ASAP Are you an empathetic and resilient Mental Health Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting young people in Bracknell? Do you have experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals and want to develop your career within education and mental health? A supportive specialist school in Bracknell is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. The role will involve providing individualised support to pupils who may experience SEMH needs, anxiety, emotional difficulties, ASD, ADHD and other barriers to learning. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play an important role in helping pupils feel safe, understood and able to engage with school. You will develop positive relationships with students and provide consistent encouragement throughout the school day. The Mental Health Assistant role will involve: * Providing 1:1 and small group emotional and pastoral support * Helping pupils develop confidence and emotional regulation strategies * Supporting students who may experience anxiety or emotional distress * Encouraging positive engagement with learning and school life * Building trusting and professional relationships with pupils * Working closely with Teachers, pastoral staff and the wider SEN team * Promoting a calm, safe and inclusive environment * ASAP start in Bracknell with good transport links The school is looking for a Mental Health Assistant who is compassionate, patient and able to build strong relationships with young people. Experience in education, mental health, care, psychology, youth work or SEN would be advantageous. This Mental Health Assistant role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting pupils with their emotional wellbeing within a specialist educational environment. If you are an enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant passionate about helping young people overcome emotional and educational barriers, please upload your updated CV directly to this advert. Academics is a leading education recruitment agency. Delivering continuity in the classroom. Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell - SEN/SEMH - ASAP Star Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy