Youth Mental Health Support Worker

Do you want to be part of a brand new team that will influence the lives of the most vulnerable students in Gloucester? Do you have a patient, caring and resilient nature? Do you have the confidence to support the most challenging students?

Have you ever wondered what skills and qualifications you need to work in school education?

Well, you don't need specific teaching qualifications, nor do you need experience in working in schools already. Skills can be taught but the behaviours needed for such a setting is what is really needed. Is this you?

We have taken on candidates from many varied backgrounds as there are many transferable skills from many careers. The list below is not exhaustive but gives you an idea of what kind of candidates have thrived in this setting:

• Graduates: particularity art, English, drama, criminology and psychology
• Support workers, particularly from a mental health background
• Sports coaches
• Youth leaders

We are currently recruiting for two full-time teaching assistants/ youth mental health support workers to support small groups of pupils in and outside of class. You will be supported by leadership and the class teacher throughout and provided with on-the-job training as well as access to training through our CPD academy. Students will learn life skills as well have support provided for their welfare and academic achievement. Because of this, a minimum of GCSE C or above for maths and English is required (or the equivalent). 

Here is a snapshot of what we have to offer

• Gloucester location - easily commutable by car or public transport. Parking on site
• £11.85 per hour. Pay is paid weekly with no fees
• Full-time role to go permanent after an initial settling in period
• ASAP start

The school is brand new, so if you want to be part of the start of something special, now is the time to apply. This is a perfect opportunity to grow within this new establishment and put your own stamp on it. If you are interested, please get in touch immediately. I look forward to hearing from you. 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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