Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Aylesbury; In loco; GBP 22.000 - 23.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Temp-to-perm opportunity

September start

Ongoing training and development

Therapeutic, relationship-focused PD

Descrizione del lavoro

Academics Ltd in Aylesbury is partnering with a leading SEMH provision to recruit a Mental Health Teaching Assistant for an immediate start. You will support pupils with mental health needs aged 5-16 alongside teachers and therapists.

The role offers a temp-to-perm path with progression opportunities and a supportive, therapeutic approach. Applicants may have degrees in Psychology, Criminology, Social Work, Counselling or related fields, and are encouraged to apply if you are compassionate,

Competenze

• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs in education or care settings.
• Ability to support pupils 1:1 and in small groups with emotional regulation.
• Commitment to restorative, therapeutic approaches to behaviour.
• Graduates in related subjects are welcome to apply.

Mansioni

• Support pupils aged 5-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Assist in 1:1 and small group settings, promoting engagement in learning.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and develop coping strategies.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils who have trauma or ACEs, using restorative approaches.

Conoscenze

SEMH experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Resilience

Formazione

Degree in Psychology / Criminology / Social Work / Counselling

Descrizione del lavoro

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Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of young people?

Do you have experience supporting children or young people with mental health needs, trauma, anxiety or challenging behaviour? If you're patient, resilient and passionate about helping vulnerable learners succeed, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Academics is working in partnership with a leading specialist SEMH provision in Aylesbury to recruit a Mental Health Teaching Assistant for An immediate start. This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils aged 5-16 with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and behaviour specialists, you will help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Helping students regulate their emotions and develop positive coping strategies.
• Promoting engagement with learning through structured, consistent support.
• Building trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences.
• Encouraging positive behaviour using restorative and therapeutic approaches.

About You

The school is looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and committed to improving the lives of young people.

You may have experience in:

• SEMH or SEN settings
• Youth work
• Residential care
• Alternative provision or PRUs
• Behaviour mentoring
• Children's support work
• Mental health services

Applications are also welcomed from graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Social Work, Counselling or related subjects who are looking to build experience within education.

What the School Offers

• Temp-to-perm opportunity with a September start.
• Salary between 475- 500 per week, depending on experience.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A therapeutic, relationship-focused approach to behaviour.
• Clear progression opportunities into SEN, behaviour, pastoral or therapy-based roles.
• A welcoming and highly supportive staff team committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every pupil.

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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.