Children's Mental Health Support Worker - Congleton - ref. e42903715

Prospero Teaching are seeking a confident and knowledgeable Children's Mental Health Support Worker to join the team at a large, successful primary school in Congleton.

You will be required to provide specific support for one child who has additional needs, including autism potentially, although undiagnosed due to the age of the child. You will also be required to work with groups and individuals on learning, play and craft activities, and contribute to the day to day running of the classroom, e.g. make resources, carry out assessments and manage behaviour.

• Providing specific support and interventions for children across all curriculum areas
• Leading groups in activities in core curriculum areas such as Phonics, Reading, Maths and Writing
• Working with individuals on learning and development activities
• Preparing resources and areas within the setting
• Carrying out assessments and recording information
• Assisting in the daily routines for the children
• Working with children on range of learning and play activities, indoors and outdoors
• Liaising with parents

• Location - Congleton
• Start date - Immediately
• Duration - Ongoing
• Position - Children's Mental Health Support Worker
• Full-time, 8:30am to 3:30pm daily

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working within a UK primary school
• Supporting in Early Years, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Minimum Level 2), Education Studies Degree, Psychology Degree or similar
• Up to date Safeguarding and Prevent training issued in the last 12 months - free online Safeguarding training with Prospero is available if needed

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE WITH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application at a cost of £45.80 if you don't already have one
• Provide two professional references covering the past 2 years