Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support service in Slough is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role involves assisting students aged 4 to 11 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Ideal candidates are compassionate, patient, and have a background in psychology or related fields. This position offers a daily rate of £85-£100 and requires an ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is beneficial.
• Understanding of mental health needs in children.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Help students process their thoughts and regulate emotions.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Understanding of safeguarding

Positive attitude

Education

Psychology degree

Criminology degree

Background in art, music, or sport

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Teaching Assistant

A fantastic opportunity has recently popped up for a mental health assistant to join a supportive team in a specialist school in Slough.

• The students in this setting have all been identified as struggling with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). They are between the ages of 4 and 11 and have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences.
• These experience have led them to have mental health struggles, which contributes to nervous system dysregulation. This lovely school are looking for people to come in and support their students in processing their thoughts and feelings and regulating their emotions.
• The class teacher have specialized interventions, designed to meet the needs of the children and meet them where they are.
• The interventions are in place to build upon their skills, promote their independence and promote their overall mental health and wellbeing.
• This mental health school are based in Maidenhead and offer their students the best help they can, but they are looking to add someone to their team who can facilitate a high level of care and compassion for their students.

What kind of candidate fits well

Individuals who would do really well in a role like this would have the following qualities:

• Compassionate
• Patient
• Have a good understanding of the importance of safeguarding
• Have a positive attitude

This is a great route for people who are looking to embark on a career that joins together mental health, psychology and education. Psychology graduates, criminology graduates and those with backgrounds in art, music or sport are especially encouraged to apply.

Experience in a role like this would be beneficial to any career you plan to embark on.

Key information

• Mental Health Assistant
• Slough
• 85 - 100 per day
• ASAP Start
• Great opportunity for psychology graduates
• Psychology meets education
• Great travel links

If you would like to interview or trial, please apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted should you be short-listed.

Mental Health Assistant - Slough - ASAP Start - Psychology Graduates