Aspiring child counsellor - Mental health - SEMH

Aspiring Child Counsellor etcWorthing - Mental Health - SEN - Counselling - Pastoral - Education and Training - Psychology - Criminology - Sociology - Graduate Are you looking to kick-start your career in the Mental Health Sector?Are you looking for a role where you can support the mental health of young people? This Mental Health Teaching Assistant role will give you experience working with vulnerable students aged 5-11, increasing their engagement, attainment and life chances.A well-respected specialist school near Worthing is looking for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and challenges including trauma, anxiety, OCD, and behavioural issues. Some children / young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary. The students therefore need a Mental Health Teaching Assistant who will be dedicated to being a consistent role model, is committed to building strong relationships, is empathetic and up for a challenge!A common feature for many children and young people with special educational needs is marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation. Subsequently they face many barriers in life and are more ''at risk'' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure ..... full job details .....