Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Worthing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

CPD provided

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Worthing, West Sussex, is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH, MLD and autism. You will assist the class teacher, provide 1:1 and small-group support, and help create a safe, engaging classroom where pupils can thrive.

The role runs 08:30–15:30, Monday to Friday, term time only, with on-site training and CPD. A strong focus on safeguarding, good communication and a caring, listening approach are essential; you must have right to

Qualifications

• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience.
• Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning or behavioural challenges.
• Build trusted relationships with pupils.
• Willing to do 1:1 and small group support.
• Follow safeguarding guidelines in the classroom.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be a good listener with a compassionate and caring approach.
• Attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD.
• Able to commute to Worthing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience.
• Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning or behavioural challenges.
• Ability to build trusted and effective relationships with the pupils.
• Willing to do 1:1 and small group support and work with pupils.
• Follow safeguarding guidelines and implement them in the classroom.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be a good listener with a compassionate and caring approach.
• Needs to attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD.
• Able to commute to Worthing.

Skills

Relationship building

1:1 support

Small group support

Communication skills

Empathy

Job description

Worthing - West Sussex - Education - SEN - SEMH - MLD - Mental Health Teaching Assistant - £93-105

Are you wanting to make a difference for children and young people with Special Needs?

This specialist school in Worthing is looking for compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant's to join the team. The school supports children and young people who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and/or Autism Spectrum conditions. These pupils may have experienced disrupted education, school refusal, anxiety or exclusion, find mainstream setting overwhelming, need small groups, high adult consistency and trusted relationships to succeed.

A Mental Health Teaching Assistant is a great way to kick start your career within the SEN sector. With this role in Worthing, you will have the chance to work closely aside and network with a range of professionals, such as, Therapists and Counsellors. This is an amazing opportunity to get your 'foot in the door', whilst gaining first-hand experience and expanding your knowledge and skillsets. If you are looking for career progression routes that include SEN Teacher, Youth Worker, Counsellor, Social Worker, and many more, then this job in Worthing is for you!

Job role and responsibilities for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant:

• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience
• Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning or behavioural challenges
• Ability to build trusted and effective relationships with the pupils
• Willing to do 1:1 and small group support and work with pupils
• Follow the safeguarding guidelines and implement them in the classroom
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a good listener with a compassionate and caring approach
• Needs to attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD
• Able to commute to Worthing

• Start date ASAP, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
• Fantastic on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all pupils
• Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
• £102.96 per day
• You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

• Candidates registering with Academics will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate

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