Children’s Mental Health Support Worker

Job title:

Children’s Mental Health Support Worker

Company:

Prospero Teaching

Job description

Job descriptionProspero Teaching are seeking a confident and knowledgeable Children’s Mental Health Support Worker to join the team at a large, successful primary school in Sandbach.The school has a generous and positive staff team who work hard to give the children an inspirational and broad experience of school. The children are given a wide range of learning and play opportunities, and are encouraged to be independent learners. You will be required to provide specific support for one child who has additional needs, including autism potentially, although undiagnosed due to the age of the child. You will also be required to work with groups and individuals on learning, play and craft activities, and contribute to the day to day running of the classroom, e.g. make resources, carry out assessments and manage behaviour.This role will involve:

• Providing specific support and interventions for children across all curriculum areas
• Leading groups in activities in core curriculum areas such as Phonics, Reading, Maths and Writing
• Working with individuals on learning and development activities
• Preparing resources and areas within the setting
• Carrying out assessments and recording information
• Assisting in the daily routines for the children
• Working with children on range of learning and play activities, indoors and outdoors
• Liaising with parents

Position details:

• Location – Sandbach
• Start date – Immediately
• Duration – Ongoing
• Position – Children’s Mental Health Support Worker
• Full-time, 8:30am to 3:30pm daily

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:– Previous experience working within a UK primary school– Supporting in Early Years, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Minimum Level 2), Education Studies Degree, Psychology Degree or similar– Up to date Safeguarding and Prevent training issued in the last 12 months – free online Safeguarding training with Prospero is available if neededTO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE WITH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:– Hold Right to Work in the UK
– Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application at a cost of £45.80 if you don’t already have one
– Provide two professional references covering the past 2 yearsContract/Position Details:About ProsperoProud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.

Expected salary

Location

Sandbach, Cheshire

Job date

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 03:49:41 GMT

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