Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Wigan and surrounding areas
Salary: £83.85 - £100 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you passionate about mental health and eager to support young individuals in a school environment? Teaching Personnel are working with various Wigan Secondary Schools who are seeking compassionate Mental Health Support Workers to help students navigate emotional challenges and develop positive mental health strategies.

Requirements:

• Experience in mental health, counselling, or related fields.
• Strong empathy and communication skills.
• Ability to work with students experiencing emotional distress.
• Commitment to promoting mental health awareness.

Qualifications:

• Mental health or counselling qualification preferred.
• Experience in working with children or adolescents.
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Training and development opportunities in mental health support.
• A rewarding role in a supportive educational setting.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about mental health and want to make a difference, submit your CV today!

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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