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Academics Ltd

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8 days ago

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Youth Mental Health Advocate – Full Time – West Berkshire

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable people in education? Do you want to help students reach their full potential?

A brilliant school in Thatcham, West Berkshire are looking to take on a Youth Mental Health Advocate this term. The school are fully committed to creating a supportive, nurturing environment where students can express themselves freely and receive the support they need while still accessing high quality education. Students attending the school are aged 7 – 16 years old and face challenges regarding social, emotional and mental health needs. The Youth Mental Health Advocate role is a crucial position within the school's community.

Main Responsibilities of a Youth Mental Health Advocate:

Using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage studentsCreate a safe environment for students to speak freely Collaborate with educational psychologists to tailor learning plansImplement therapeutic techniques Encourage independence and self–investigation1–1 based support and interventions The school are excited to welcome a Youth Mental Health Advocate to improve their students' quality of education. Full training will be provided on site to the successful applicant. Previous experience is beneficial but not mandatory! The school are looking for a confident, enthusiastic candidate to help their students reach their full potential in education and society.

Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 3:30 80 to 90 daily rate SEMH provisionYouth Mental Health Assistant role Based in Thatcham, West Berkshire

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United Kingdom