Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduate - Education and Training - Aylesbury

The Special Education Needs (SEN) Learning Support Assistant (LSA) role is ideal for those aspiring to careers in Counselling, Men's Health, Wellbeing, Criminal Justice, Social Care, or Youth Justice.

Can you demonstrate the value of education to students while building meaningful relationships and ensuring their safety?

Job Details

• Job Title: SEN Mental Health Teaching Assistant
• Location: Aylesbury
• Start Date: ASAP or September
• Contract: Long-term, 5 days a week, 8:30 - 16:30, early finish on Fridays

Candidate Profile

This role is suitable for candidates looking to build on existing experience in mental health and SEN. It's important to be able to assess and identify appropriate roles for yourself.

It is also an excellent opportunity for graduates interested in Social Justice, Parole, Probation, and the Criminal Justice System, especially in advocacy related to mental health needs.

About the Role

Ideal for individuals with previous SEN experience or graduates with a strong interest in this field. It offers hands-on experience working with social, emotional, and mental health needs. If you are seeking a career in youth work, this opportunity is highly recommended.

Work Environment

The provision, located in Aylesbury, supports boys and girls with a range of additional needs related to social, emotional, and mental health challenges. It caters to over 50 students aged 11-19, providing a restorative, therapeutic approach to education and behaviour management, focusing on personal and key skills for life both in and out of school.

Responsibilities

• Working in classes of 3-6 pupils with a staff-to-student ratio of 1:1

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree (preferable) and/or previous SEN experience, especially for Criminology and Psychology graduates
• Interest in how mental health and Autism affect different genders, with attention to often overlooked aspects
• Good educational background in English and Maths (5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above)
• Active outside interests that develop personal and social skills, such as Sport, Cooking, Coding, Dance, Hairdressing, Photography
• Understanding or keen interest in various learning and behavioural needs, including SEMH