Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Academics; Bedford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Bedford! This rewarding role offers the chance to support students facing emotional and mental health challenges. You will provide individualized support, foster resilience, and collaborate with teachers and parents to ensure students thrive. This opportunity not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on students' lives but also offers ongoing professional development in a supportive school environment. If you are passionate about education and mental well-being, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Supportive school environment

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a SEMH Teaching Assistant or relevant qualification.
• Background in Psychology with understanding of mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Implement individualised support plans to enhance students' development.

Skills

SEMH Support

Communication Skills

Behavioural Management

Empathy

Team Collaboration

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Degree in Psychology

Job description

Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting students' mental well-being? Or are you a Psychology graduate looking to make a meaningful impact in education and mental health? Are you looking for your next step in the education and training sector? If so, this Mental Health Teaching Assistant role is the perfect opportunity for you in Bedford!

Join a Dedicated Team as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Bedford!

Sector: Education and Training

Location: Bedford

Role: Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Salary: £460 - £500

Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Mental health Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team in Bedford. This is an exciting opportunity to work with students who require additional support to manage emotional, social, and mental health challenges in a nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Implement individualised support plans and strategies to enhance students' emotional and academic development.
• Foster a safe, nurturing environment to build students' resilience, self-esteem, and coping strategies.
• Support classroom teachers in delivering lessons, ensuring all students are included and engaged.
• Build positive relationships with students, helping them to manage their emotions and behaviour.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and external professionals to monitor and track progress.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience as a SEMH Teaching Assistant or a relevant qualification (Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or similar).
• A background in Psychology or a related field, with a strong understanding of mental health and behavioural management.
• A genuine passion for helping students overcome challenges and succeed in their education.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience, with the ability to adapt to each student's unique needs.

Why Join This role?

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A supportive, inclusive school environment that values the well-being of both students and staff in Bedford.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students with SEMH needs.

If you're looking for a rewarding career as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in the education and training sector where you can use your expertise to help students grow, we would love to hear from you!