Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Abingdon

Academics Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Abingdon is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support students aged 4 to 16 in a dedicated specialist school.

You will work with the class teacher to deliver tailored interventions, foster inclusion, and help pupils build confidence. The role offers a stepping stone into education, psychology, or counselling, with opportunities to learn from experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Some experience working with children is essential.
• Experience working with children who have additional needs or struggle with a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD or other challenging needs will be at an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Support students aged 4 to 16 with tailored guidance in the classroom.
• Collaborate with the class teacher to implement strategies and interventions.
• Inspire and motivate students and build their confidence.

Skills

Experience with children

Experience with special needs (Autism/

Job description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Abingdon

Come and join our dedicated team in a lovely specialist school in Abingdon!

They are on the hunt for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to make a profound impact on their students. The school is based in Abingdon and the position is to start ASAP.

What you'll do as a Mental Health Assistant:

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment while ensuring that all students receive the individualised guidance they need to thrive in the classroom.

During your work as a mental health teaching assistant, you will have the opportunity to work with students aged 4 to 16 - a great opportunity to support a variety of ages!

You will engage with them and help the class teacher deliver tailored support and guidance based on their individual and unique learning requirements.

Your job will be to inspire and motivate the students while also building on their confidence.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the class teacher and help to implement strategies and interventions that will promote not only their academic growth but also their confidence and ability to overcome challenges.

While working as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will benefit from being surrounded by a supportive team of staff and have opportunities to shadow and learn from other experienced professionals.

An amazing opportunity if you are looking for a stepping stone into a career in education, psychology or as a counsellor or therapist.

The successful Mental Health Teaching Assistant:

To be successful in the role as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will need to have a passion and an eagerness to make a difference.

You will be compassionate and empathetic but also confident.

• Some experience working with children is essential.
• Experience working with children who have additional needs or struggle with a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD or other challenging needs will be at an advantage.

Key information:

• Mental Health Teaching Assistant
• Abingdon
• £90 - £110 per day
• Good travel links
• ASAP StartMental Health Teaching Assistant - Abingdon - ASAP Start

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