Mental Health & SEN Teaching Assistant - Bristol

Academics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist school in Bristol seeks a dedicated Mental Health & SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with Autism and learning disabilities. This full-time role is perfect for Psychology graduates and individuals passionate about special education. Candidates will engage with a therapeutic approach, working alongside experienced professionals to gain valuable insights and skills in the field of mental health and special educational needs.

Qualifications

• Ideal for Psychology Graduates looking to gain experience.
• Experience working with SEN children and/or adults beneficial.
• Enthusiastic, passionate, and caring individuals desired.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 5 to 16 with Autism and complex needs.
• Assist in therapeutic activities outside of traditional lessons.
• Collaborate with therapists and psychologists on-site.

Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Proactivity

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Level 3 qualifications+

Job description

Mental Health & SEN Teaching Assistant - Bristol

**Calling all Graduates - Psychology/Criminology would be ideal**

Autism Specialism & Complex Needs - Therapy-Based Provision for children aged 5 to 16 with Autism

ASAP start -- Long-term position

Are you interested in supporting children with Special Needs?

Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Learning Disabilities?

One of the top specialist schools in Bristol for students with Autism are looking for a Graduate (Psychology would be great!) to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with complex Autism and Learning Disabilities. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Bristol and this is a full-time long-term opportunity. The SEN children are aged between 5 and 16 and will benefit from caring, empathetic and engaging individuals who are passionate about supporting more vulnerable members within our community. The school employs a therapeutic approach, meaning the children engage in many activities outside of traditional lessons. Experience working with children or adults with Special Needs would be beneficial for this role!

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for any Psychology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.

The ASD School is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. This is a fantastic opportunity for any aspiring teachers, educational/occupational/clinical psychologists or therapists.

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Autism Specialism
• ASAP Start
• Bristol
• £85 to £90 per day
• Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm
• Ideal for Psychology Graduates

The SEN children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although Autism is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.

If you are interested in this Mental Health and SEN Teaching Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert.

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