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We have an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team as a Children's Mental Health Assistant in the Coleford area.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Children's Mental Health Assistant to work within our partner SEND school setting in the Coleford area. The Children's Mental Health Assistant role involves supporting school aged pupils who have been identified as having additional needs and/or Social and Emotional Mental Health needs.

About the school

This caring and nurturing environment is committed to supporting their pupils to reach their full potential. Providing opportunities to develop as effective communicators, form positive relationships and work towards their independence.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Children's Mental Health Assistant you will:

Have the ability to work with a wide range of children with complex additional needs.
Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping children succeed.
Be able to work collaboratively, building positive professional relationships.
Be resilient, flexible and enthusiastic.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

Previous experience supporting children with additional needs and/or SEMH needs.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Chloe Shocklidge on or email .

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