Job Title: Mental Health Support Assistant – School-based Location: Oldham, Lancashire Job Type: Full-time (8.30 am - 3.30 pm) Axcis Education is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated Mental Health Support Assistant to join a friendly and supportive team within a school setting in Oldham, Lancashire. We are seeking a compassionate individual who has a passion for supporting students with social emotional and mental health needs. This classroom-based role involves working closely with students who experience trauma, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Key Responsibilities: - Provide one-to-one and group support to students with mental health needs, ensuring a safe and supportive environment that facilitates learning and emotional well-being. - Develop trust and rapport with students to encourage positive behavior and academic engagement. - Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to create and implement individualized support plans tailored to student needs. - Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviors with patience and effective strategies. - Monitor and record students' progress, providing feedback to relevant parties. - Actively participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills in the field. Required Qualifications and Skills: - Previous experience working with children or young adults with mental health needs within the UK. - Excellent verbal communication skills to interact effectively with students, staff, and parents. - Patient, empathetic, and resilient with the ability to establish constructive relationships. - A background in counseling or psychology would be highly beneficial. - A proactive and flexible approach, with a commitment to the personal and academic development of students. - An up-to-date DBS check or willingness to undertake one. The ideal candidate will have a firm understanding of the complexities surrounding mental health issues in a school context and will display a constant commitment to student welfare. You should be a supportive presence in the classroom, enabling students to feel secure and valued, and you must be equipped to navigate the challenges that come with working with children with varying mental health needs. If you have a passion for making a genuine difference in young people's lives and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please contact James at jamesb@axcis.co.uk or call us on 0161 529 9200. Axcis Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact James Barker on 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5002.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> James Barker&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5002</strong></strong>