Mental Health Support Worker

Mental Health Support Worker

• Immediate start
• Competitive rates of pay
• Great opportunity for a Graduate or experienced Mental Health Support Worker

A Mental Health Support Worker is needed in a mixed Secondary School in South London.

This will be a full time and long term/permanent Mental Health Support Worker post. Working hours are 8am to 4pm, every day.

You will be expected to develop pupils moral, physical and spiritual health for this Mental Health Support Worker role.

You will need to be able to support pupils across all key stages as a Mental Health Support Worker.

Other responsibilities will include but not be limited to; assisting lower attaining pupils in class, working 1:1 with specific SEN pupils and carrying out brief refresher sessions for particular groups of children.

The rates of pay for this Mental Health Support Worker position will be between £72 to £100 a day, depending on the qualifications and experiences of each candidate.

The School

An 'Outstanding' Secondary school and sixth form in South London, located near a Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI).

It is a mixed, 11 - 18, non-selective school with a wide demographic of pupils and staff.

The team has a positive reputation for being very friendly, inclusive and supportive.

In terms of career progression for staff, the school is second to none, offering opportunities that allow each member of the team to reach their maximum potential. All staff have the opportunity to pursue CPD and actively progress in their careers.

90% of students stay in education or employment after Key Stage 4.

The school combines the values of strong discipline, good manners, respect and pride in appearance.

Ofsted reports have previously complimented the highly skilled teachers who understand pupils needs and tailor their approach to effectively supporting them.

Ofsted - "There is tremendously positive culture of learning and a very strong sense of community."

As a result, pupil attainment is higher than the national average.

School Pupil - "To be a student at the school is like winning the jackpot. It is very hard to get into this calibre of school."

When it comes the National Curriculum, the schools offers a broad and balanced curriculum.

The school endeavours to get all pupils to achieve the English Baccalaureate. This must include core subjects, as well as MFL and Geography or History.

EBacc includes subjects that are considered key when it comes to studying degrees that open up options to lucrative opportunities.

Requirements

Applications are welcome if you are a recent Graduate or experienced Mental Health Support Worker.

You are also welcome to apply if you are a British trained Mental Health Support Worker or overseas trained Mental Health Support Worker.

All applicants must have the following in order to be considered for this position as a Mental Health Support Worker:

• Right to work in the UK
• Clear and up to date Enhanced DBS
• UK Bachelor's Degree or overseas equivalent
• Experience of supporting/working with children from the ages of 11 to 18

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity in education and training as a Mental Health Support Worker, then please apply via the link below and send your CV to Rahul at REESON Education as soon as possible.

Reeson Education:

REESON Education is London's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At REESON Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across London. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.