Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider seeks a SEN Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Bletchley to support students aged 7-19 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The role involves working closely with pupils to promote emotional and key life skills using a restorative approach, alongside educational support tailored to each individual's needs.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree or previous SEN experience preferred.
• Understanding of diverse learning and behavioral needs.
• Good educational background in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH and Autism in classes of 3-6 pupils.
• Assist in promoting social, emotional, and mental health development.
• Build substantial relationships while ensuring student safety.

Skills

Mental Health Understanding

Supporting Students

Advocacy

Holistic Development

Education

Undergraduate Degree

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduate - Education and Training

Location: Bletchley

The Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant (LSA) opportunity is ideal if you aspire to have a career focused on Counselling, Men’s Health, Wellbeing, Criminal Justice, Social or Youth Justice, or elements of social care.

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

Job Details

• Title: SEN Mental Health Teaching Assistant
• Salary: £450 - £525 per week
• Start Date: ASAP or September
• Contract: Long-term, 5 days a week, 8:30 - 16:30, early finish on Fridays

Candidate Profile

This role suits candidates looking to build on personal or existing experience in mental health and SEN. It is also suitable for graduates interested in Social Justice, Parole, Probation, or Criminal Justice, especially in advocacy related to mental health needs.

About the School

Located in Milton Keynes, the school supports boys and girls aged 7-19 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. It employs a restorative, therapeutic approach to education and behaviour management, focusing on developing personal and key skills for life beyond school.

Responsibilities

• Work in classes of 3-6 pupils with a staff-to-student ratio of 1:1
• Support students with additional needs related to SEMH and Autism
• Assist in delivering a curriculum that promotes social, emotional, and mental health development

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree (preferable) and/or previous SEN experience, especially for Criminology and Psychology Graduates
• Understanding of how mental health and Autism affect different genders and individuals
• Good educational background in English and Maths (5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above)
• Interest in outside activities such as Sport, Cooking, Coding, Dance, Hairdressing, Photography to promote holistic development
• Keen interest or understanding of diverse learning and behavioural needs, including SEMH