Job Description

Mental Health Support - Barking and Dagenham

* Mental Health Support in School required

* SEMH School in Barking

* Long term, full-time opportunity

Mental Health Support - Barking and Dagenham

Are you an experienced Mental Health Support Worker, Behaviour TA or SEMH experienced LSA who is looking for a new opportunity?

Are you passionate about making a difference in and working with children with emotional needs, mental health and trauma?

The School

Reeson Education is currently recruiting for a specialist setting. The provision provides quality education for children with complex backgrounds, mental health issues and sometimes challenging behaviour. Pupils have mental health needs including Anxiety, Depression, Self harm, Autism, AHDH, ODD and Schizophrenia. They require a strong and resilient support worker who will be patient, caring, understanding, firm and fair.

Person Specification

Previous experience of supporting students with SEN, mental health and/or challenging behaviour

Confident, calm and collected in a School environment

Knowledgeable of the UK curriculum

Knowledge of safeguarding procedure

Reliable & punctual

Ability to risk assess and follow instructions

Ability to build rapport with individual pupilsMental Health Support - Barking and Dagenham

You will be responsible for supporting a small class of around 3-6 students

Support the teacher in delivering the learning objectives for the lesson

You will use resources to help each student understand and engage in lessons

You will be a pastoral support and emotional guide and positive role modelIf you are a creative and passionate TA who would like to support students with complex mental health issues, please apply now or contact Kiesha @ Reeson on (phone number removed) to discuss.

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.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07