Job description
Job Title: Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Assistant
Location: Scunthorpe
Rate: £88.94 - £104.84 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time
Ready to make a difference? Join our passionate team and help transform lives by supporting students with mental health and wellbeing needs!
We have an incredible opportunity for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Assistant to join our dedicated team in Scunthorpe. This is your chance to make a lasting impact and be part of something truly special!
About the Role:
As a Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Assistant in Scunthorpe, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) helping them overcome barriers and achieve their full potential. You will work closely with other support staff to create a nurturing and inclusive environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and inclusive setting.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and implementation of individualised support plans for students with mental health and wellbeing needs.
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with SEN.
- Monitor and assess progress, provide feedback to relevant parties, and adjust support strategies as necessary.
- Collaborate with other support staff and families to ensure a cohesive approach to development.
- Create a positive and inclusive environment.
- Use a variety of methods to engage and motivate students.
- Maintain accurate records of progress and report to relevant parties.
Requirements:
- Prior experience in a similar role is essential.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to establish trust and rapport with all members of the community.
- Deep commitment to helping students with mental health and wellbeing needs.
- Relevant qualifications or training in SEN preferred.
To excel in this position, you will need to:
- The right to work in the UK.
- An up-to-date CV covering last 10 years with no unexplained gaps and two relevant references from the last two years.
- An enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one.
If you're ready to make a difference and support students as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Assistant, GSL Education would love to hear from you!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality support for staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Assistant role in Scunthorpe, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.