Schools Programme Assistant

Schools Programme Assistant

About The Lucy Rayner Foundation

The Lucy Rayner Foundation is a Surrey based mental health charity committed to supporting young people and families affected by mental health difficulties and suicide. We provide counselling, support groups, suicide bereavement support, mental health education and community outreach, helping people access the right support when they need it most.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and engaging Schools Programme Assistant to support the delivery of high-quality mental health training, workshops, and educational programmes to schools and organisations across Surrey through both face-to-face and virtual delivery.

The role will involve supporting the planning, delivery, and development of evidence-based mental health education, while contributing to the creation of training materials and educational content to ensure our programmes remain engaging, relevant, and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Support the Training, Communications and Schools Programme Lead in the delivery of mental health education programmes.
• Assist with the development and delivery of mental health and wellbeing workshops.
• Support the delivery of presentations in schools, colleges, universities, and community settings.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, and other educational organisations.
• Engage with local communities to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.
• Raise awareness of The Lucy Rayner Foundation's services and coordinate mental health initiatives.
• Assist in the creation of training materials, educational resources, and workshop content.
• Support the planning, administration, and evaluation of training programmes and events.

Essential Requirements

• Ability to travel independently across Surrey.
• Experience working within a school or educational setting.
• Good presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to communicate confidently and sensitively about mental health.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working opportunities where appropriate.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Regular opportunities for professional development and team collaboration.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the mental health and wellbeing of young people, families, and communities.

Salary and Working Hours

Salary: £16,087.50 per annum (part-time, fixed-term for one year)

• 22.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday (exact working hours to be agreed)

Pay: £16,087.50 per year

Work Location: In person