Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Reading; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A Special Mental Health School in Reading seeks a resilient graduate for the role of Mental Health Teaching Assistant. This position offers hands-on experience in mental health and education, supporting children facing various challenges. Ideal for those looking to start a career in psychology or related fields.

Qualifications

• Support children aged 5 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
• Serve as a positive role model and help develop social skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing students' emotional regulation.
• Encourage healthy interactions among peers.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Education

Graduate Degree

Job description

Are you a passionate graduate looking to make a real difference in young people's lives? Are you eager to gain hands-on experience in mental health and education?

If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

A Special Mental Health School in Reading are looking for a resilient and bubbly graduate to join their team as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, starting as soon as next week. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to gain valuable experience in mental health, psychology, speech and language, behaviour therapy or social work.

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will support children aged 5 to 16 who face various social, emotional, mental health and behavioural challenges. Many of these students find it difficult to manage their emotions and form healthy relationships with others. In this role, you will serve as a positive role model for all pupils, supporting the development of social skills, emotional regulation and encouraging healthy interactions with peers. You will help achieve this with a patient and empathetic approach.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate looking to kick start their career in the mental health or psychology field. You will gain valuable, hands-on experience working with children who face significant challenges and adversities, allowing you to apply your psychological knowledge in real-world scenarios. By engaging with various aspects of mental health and education, you will open doors to future roles in clinical or therapeutic settings.

• Mental Health Teaching Assistant
• Graduate Platform
• Reading
• 85 to 95 per day
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm

Are you excited about this opportunity? Do you have all the skills needed to support young minds? Apply today!

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