Mental Health Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A school in Bath is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support the mental health of young people. This full-time role is ideal for graduates in Psychology or Counselling, offering invaluable experience with children facing significant SEMH needs. Responsibilities include working closely with SEN students and collaborating with on-site therapists. Start ASAP.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant for children with mental health issues.
• GCSEs in Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Support children with behavioural and mental health issues.
• Collaborate with therapists and psychologists.
• Work with SEN students aged 4 to 11.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Resilience

Confidence

Education

Graduates in Psychology

Graduates in Counselling

Graduates in Criminology

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Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs – Bath

Would you like a role supporting the mental health of young people? This is a great platform for future psychologists, therapists, or counsellors to gain relevant experience.

• Start ASAP
• £90 - £100 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time, Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4pm
• Term time only
• Bath - BA2
• Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates

A school specialising in accommodating children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs is looking for Teaching Assistants to support children with behavioural and mental health issues.

• Work with SEN students aged 4 to 11 to support their wellbeing and personal development.
• Collaborate with therapists and psychologists based on-site at the school.
• Build frontline, practical experience working with young people with significant SEMH needs.
• Gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs such as Autism and ADHD.

The right candidate

• Graduates qualified in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology, or with a strong educational background (GCSEs in Maths and English) plus prior experience as a Teaching Assistant for children with mental health issues.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEMH.
• Resilient and confident to work with challenging behaviour.