Mental Health Assistant
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Academics
📍 Havering atte Bower, Greater London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Job Description - Mental Health Assistant (Learning Support Assistant)
Reports to: SENDCo / Inclusion Manager
Purpose of the Role
To provide emotional, behavioural and learning support to students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, enabling them to access education, improve wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with identified mental health and emotional wellbeing needs.
Support students to develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive coping strategies.
Work alongside teachers to help students engage in learning and achieve their potential.
Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of interventions.
Liaise with teaching staff, parents/carers and external professionals as appropriate.
Follow all school safeguarding, child protectio...
Reports to: SENDCo / Inclusion Manager
Purpose of the Role
To provide emotional, behavioural and learning support to students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, enabling them to access education, improve wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with identified mental health and emotional wellbeing needs.
Support students to develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive coping strategies.
Work alongside teachers to help students engage in learning and achieve their potential.
Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of interventions.
Liaise with teaching staff, parents/carers and external professionals as appropriate.
Follow all school safeguarding, child protectio...