Children's Mental Health Assistant

Children's Mental Health Assistant
Barnet, North London
£ 95-100 per day PAYE (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: ASAP

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs (SEN)?

Smart Teachers is delighted to offer an opportunity for a caring Educational Health Care Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive SEN school. This primary maintained special school, located within the Local Authority of Barnet, supports pupils with a wide range of complex and profound learning difficulties. These include severe autism, complex medical conditions, physical and mobility challenges, and significant developmental delays.

The Role:

As an Children's Mental Health Assistant, you will provide vital support to children with complex needs, helping them access education and develop their independence. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with medical, physical, and personal care needs as required.
• Assisting pupils in their learning, both on a one-to-one basis and in group settings.
• Monitoring and encouraging progress in pupils academic, social, and emotional development.
• Liaising with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care and learning.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for every child.

Requirements:

The desired Educational Health care Assistant will:

• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN or healthcare setting.
• Have a caring and patient nature, with the ability to build trust and strong relationships.
• Have knowledge of or a willingness to learn about medical procedures, personal care, or therapeutic approaches.
• Have a proactive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Drive or be willing to use public transport.

What we offer:

As an Educational Health Care Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We 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.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

How to apply

If you are interested in the role of an Children's Mental Health Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)