Mental Health Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Une école située à Milton Keynes recherche un SEN Mental Health Teaching Assistant pour un poste à long terme. Ce rôle offre une expérience pratique auprès d'élèves âgés de 7 à 19 ans ayant des besoins divers. Les candidats doivent avoir un diplôme de premier cycle, de préférence en psychologie ou criminologie, et un intérêt marqué pour le bien-être mental et le développement personnel des élèves.

Qualifications

• Diplôme de premier cycle (préférable) et/ou expérience antérieure en SEN.
• Niveau général en anglais et mathématiques avec GCSE.
• Intérêt pour les activités extrascolaires comme le sport, la danse ou la photographie.

Responsibilities

• Travailler avec des élèves présentant des besoins sociaux, émotionnels et mentaux.
• Évaluer et qualifier indépendamment les rôles.
• Construire des relations significatives et assurer la sécurité des élèves.

Skills

Communication

Empathie

Adaptabilité

Education

Undergraduate degree in Psychology or Criminology

5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade C/4 or above

Job description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduate - Education and Training - Bletchley

The Special Education Needs (SEN) Learning Support Assistant (LSA) opportunity is ideal for individuals aspiring to careers in Counselling, Men’s Health, Wellbeing, Criminal Justice, Social Justice, Youth Justice, or social care elements.

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

Job Title: SEN Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Location: Bletchley

Salary Scale: £450 - £525 per week

Start Date: ASAP or September

Contract Type: Long-term, 5 days a week, 8:30 - 16:30, with an early finish on Friday

This role is suitable for candidates looking to build on personal or existing experience in mental health and SEN. It’s important to be able to assess and qualify roles independently.

It’s also an excellent opportunity for graduates interested in Social Justice, Parole, Probation, and the Criminal Justice system, especially in advocacy related to mental health needs.

This position is ideal for individuals with prior SEN experience or graduates with a keen interest in this field. It offers hands-on experience working with social, emotional, and mental health needs. If you are seeking a career in youth work, this role should not be missed.

The provision, located in Milton Keynes, supports boys and girls aged 7-19 with a range of additional needs related to social, emotional, and mental health challenges. It is a larger primary and secondary setting, with over 50 students.

The school employs a restorative, therapeutic approach to education and behaviour management, focusing on engaging children in developing key personal skills for use both in and out of school.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work in classes of 3-6 pupils, with a staff-to-student ratio of 1:1.

Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree (preferable) and/or previous SEN experience, especially suitable for Criminology and Psychology graduates.
• Understanding of how mental health and autism affect girls compared to boys, often overlooked.
• Good general education levels in English and Maths, with 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade C/4 or above.
• A strong interest in extracurricular activities that promote personal development, such as Sport, Cooking, Coding, Dance, Hairdressing, or Photography.
• Knowledge or keen interest in various learning and behavioural needs, including SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health).