Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Academics; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in the UK is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a range of schools in the Runcorn area. You will support children with mental health challenges to learn and develop, aiding academic progress and emotional wellbeing.

Ideal candidates have psychology or counselling-related degrees, prior SEN classroom experience, and a TA qualification. Flexible part-time and full-time vacancies are available, with safeguarding checks required and salary in line with the client's pay

Qualifications

• Based in Runcorn or surrounding areas.
• Solid knowledge of mental health in children.
• Experience in a classroom setting.
• Knowledge of behaviour management.
• Passionate about children's wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supporting vulnerable children with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to ensure children are supported both inside and outside the classroom.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Helping students recognise and manage their emotions and developing coping strategies.
• Providing behaviour management, such as de-escalating situations when students become overwhelmed.
• Following school safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Classroom experience

Education

Psychology degree

Counselling degree

Job description

Academics are seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a range of schools across the Runcorn area. If you are a qualified teaching assistant and have knowledge of mental health in children, we would love to hear from you!

A Mental Health Teaching Assistant will assist children struggling with their mental health to learn and develop in the classroom, supporting their academic achievements and their emotional wellbeing. Those with degrees in psychology, prior experience working with SEN children, and a TA qualification are ideal candidates for this role.

About the Role: Mental Health Teaching Assistant

• Supporting vulnerable children with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to ensure children are supported both inside and outside the classroom.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Helping students recognise and manage their emotions and developing coping strategies.
• Providing behaviour management, such as de-escalating situations when students become overwhelmed.
• Following school safeguarding procedures.

About You

• Be based in Runcorn or surrounding areas.
• Have solid knowledge of mental health in children (Psychology and counselling degrees are desireable)
• Have previous experience in a classroom setting.
• Knowledge of behaviour management.
• Passionate about children's wellbeing and personal development.This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to increase their teaching experience in SEMH environments, with a range of part time and full time vacancies available. If you are looking for flexible work, and you are based in the Runcorn area,

Successful candidates must have an enhanced background check before working in a school.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy