Emotion and Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist provision in Newbury seeks a full-time Emotion and Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support students with emotional and mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping young people and a degree in Psychology or Criminology. This role provides valuable experience for those considering a future career as a Psychologist or Therapist. Daily rate ranges from £85 to £95.

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping young people struggling with mental health.
• Open-minded and knowledgeable about emotional development.
• This role provides experience toward becoming a Psychologist or Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Act as a role model and raise pupil attainment.
• Help improve barriers to learning.

Skills

Passion for helping young people

Resilience

Knowledge about mental health

Ability to motivate students

Social skills development

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Job description

Are you a Graduate or experienced Teaching Assistant? Are you interested in mental health and emotional resilience? Are you considering a career as a Therapist or Psychologist but want to further your experience first?

A Specialist Provision in Newbury for students with mental health difficulties are looking for an Emotion and Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join their team full-time in September. This will involve supporting the students with social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as attachment difficulties and trauma.

As an Emotion and Behaviour Teaching Assistant you will:

• Play a key role in equipping the students with the emotional and social skills needed to succeed when they leave school.
• Act as a role model to all students, setting high expectations and committing to bringing out the best in them.
• Raise attainment of the pupils by boosting their self-esteem and emotional well being.
• Help improve barriers to learning.
• Motivate students to stay on task & complete their work.
• Help pupils develop their social skills, emotional regulation and foster positive relationships with peers.

The ideal Emotion and Behaviour Teaching Assistant will be passionate about helping young people struggling with their mental health. You will need to be resilient, open-minded and knowledgeable about mental health and development. Graduates in Psychology, Criminology or Counselling would be perfect for this position. This will provide you with the experience needed to train as a Psychologist or Therapist in the near-future, and give you a first-hand insight into the challenges young people face on a daily basis.

• Emotional and Behaviour Teaching Assistant
• Newbury
• Immediate Start
• £85 to £95 per day
• Graduate Opportunity (Psychology or Criminology)

Are you interested in this role? Apply today!

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