Mental Health

Mental Health Mentor – Specialist School (Windsor, KS1–KS4)

A fantastic SEN school in Windsor is currently recruiting for a Mental Health Mentor to join them ASAP. The alternative provision caters for children and young adults who have been excluded from mainstream education or are in a transition period before finding a place in a specialist setting. Many of the students have experienced trauma, SEN, behavioural disorders and other mental health issues.

The role will involve mentoring, teaching and supporting young people who are struggling to access education.

• Mentor students 1:1 with Special Needs and Challenging Behaviour in the school.
• Support and promote young people’s mental health.
• Work closely with fully trained therapists, psychologists and other professionals within the education/mental health field.
• Manage behaviour and provide restraint training when required.

• Graduate with a degree graded 2:2 or above (psychology, criminology or similar backgrounds are of particular interest).
• Previous experience working with SEN children and challenging behaviour (including youth work, support work, mental health work and SEN in sport).
• Desirable: formal restraint training.
• Graduate or experienced teaching assistant with a passion for supporting children with mental health difficulties.

• Contract:
  
  1 year.
• Sector:
  Alternative Provision.
• Start: ASAP.
• Remuneration: £85–£100 per day.

If you are interested in becoming a Mental Health Mentor, please submit your updated CV.