Mental Health Teaching Assistant, ACADEMICS

Guardian Jobs; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in Milton Keynes is looking for a passionate Mental Health Teaching Assistant. You will support children facing mental health challenges in a nurturing environment. Key responsibilities include providing personalized learning support and collaborating with staff. Competitive salary of £22,500 available. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

High staff-to-student ratio

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children facing mental health challenges.
• Ability to assist in therapeutic activities.
• Collaborative attitude towards working with staff and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children with mental health challenges.
• Assist in delivering personalized learning and therapeutic activities.
• Help maintain a calm and supportive environment.

Skills

Support children with mental health challenges

Deliver personalized learning

Maintain a calm environment

Education

Relevant education or training

Job description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Milton Keynes

Are you passionate about supporting children facing mental health challenges? We are recruiting a Mental Health Teaching Assistant for a brand-new, specialist setting in Milton Keynes designed to provide tailored support for children with mental health difficulties and trauma.

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Milton Keynes, you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing and structured environment that promotes wellbeing and learning. This is a unique opportunity to work in a purpose-built facility where every detail is designed to support children's emotional and educational needs.

Why join us as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Milton Keynes?

Work in a specialist setting focused on children with mental health difficulties and trauma

Benefit from a high staff-to-student ratio and excellent resources

Receive comprehensive training and support to develop your skills

Competitive salary of £22,500 for permanent roles-well above the market rate

Be part of a pioneering team making a real difference in Milton KeynesKey Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day support to children with mental health challenges

Assist in delivering personalised learning and therapeutic activities

Help maintain a calm, safe, and supportive environment

Work collaboratively with teaching staff and therapists to meet individual needsIf you are dedicated to making a difference and want to be part of a specialist team in Milton Keynes, register your interest today. Interviews and tours will be held next Wednesday and Thursday.

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