Jobs, fresher vacancy - Mental Health Support Worker • Southampton

Company: GSL Education

Southampton

Mental Health Support Worker – Needed- GSL Education!Location: TottonSalary Scale: £82.80 to £100 per dayStart Date: ASAP Mental Health Support Worker available for work in TottonMental Health Support Worker t available to start asapMental Health Support Worker with experience supporting children and adults with complex needs and personal careMental Health Support Worker to work in a specialist SEN school Are you an individual looking for a new role in Totton? Are you a Mental Health Support Worker available for a full-time ? If you answered yes to the questions above, then this Mental Health Support Worker position is for you!The School – Mental Health Support Worker This school caters for pupils with autism and complex needs. The school offers a supportive and inclusive environment, with access to sensory rooms, therapy staff, and specialist resources.Key Responsibilities of a Mental Health Support Worker: To support students who struggle with their class workFacilitate a fun and friendly learning environmentTo provide support to the class teacherTo help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boardsTo keep the classroom a tidy and presentable environmentTo encourage children to do their bestHelp manage classroom behaviourListen to the children read and practice their phonics Qualifications & Skills required for Mental Health Support Worker: Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essentialKnowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals.A patient and nurturing approach to working with children.Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment.Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies. To work with GSL Education as an Mental Health Support Worker, you should: Have the right to work in the UK. Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years. Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments. Please be advised that this Mental Health Support Worker role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service. For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Mental Health Support Worker, please apply via the application link or visit to apply online.