Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Bletchley)

Academics; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Une école qui soutient des élèves âgés de 7 à 19 ans avec des besoins sociaux, émotionnels et mentaux recherche un Assistant Enseignant en Santé Mentale SEN. Ce poste offre une excellente opportunité pour les diplômés cherchant à développer leur expérience dans le domaine de la santé mentale et de la justice sociale. Les candidats doivent avoir un diplôme complémentaire et une bonne compréhension des besoins éducatifs particuliers.

Qualifications

• Un diplôme de premier cycle en psychologie ou criminologie est préférable.
• Expérience antérieure avec les besoins éducatifs particuliers (SEN) est un plus.
• Compréhension des divers besoins d'apprentissage et de comportement.

Responsibilities

• Travailler avec des classes de 3-6 élèves avec un ratio de personnel par élève de 1:1.
• Soutenir les élèves confrontés à des défis sociaux, émotionnels et mentaux.

Skills

Compréhension des besoins de santé mentale

Compétences sociales

Sensibilité aux différentes genres

Education

Diplôme de premier cycle

GCSEs en Anglais et Maths (grade C/4 ou plus)

Job description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduate - Education and Training - Bletchley

The Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA) opportunity is ideal for those aspiring to pursue careers in Counselling, Men’s Health, Wellbeing, Criminal Justice, Social or Youth Justice, or social care.

Can you demonstrate the value of education to your students while building meaningful relationships and ensuring their safety?

Job Details:

• Title: SEN Mental Health Teaching Assistant
• Location: Bletchley
• Salary: £450-£525 per week
• Start Date: ASAP or September
• Contract: Long-term, 5 days a week, 8:30 - 16:30, early finish on Fridays

This role is suitable for candidates looking to build on their experience with mental health and SEN. It requires the ability to assess and qualify roles for oneself.

It is also an excellent opportunity for graduates interested in Social Justice, Parole, Probation, and the Criminal Justice system, especially those focusing on advocacy related to mental health needs.

About the School:

The provision is located in Milton Keynes, supporting boys and girls aged 7-19 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. It is a larger primary and secondary school with over 50 students, adopting a restorative, therapeutic approach to education and behaviour management, focusing on developing personal and social skills.

Responsibilities:

• Working in classes of 3-6 pupils with a staff-to-student ratio of 1:1
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health challenges

Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree (preferable) and/or previous SEN experience, especially suitable for Criminology and Psychology graduates
• Experience or interest in understanding how mental health and autism affect different genders
• Good educational background in English and Maths (5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above)
• Interest in extracurricular activities such as Sport, Cooking, Coding, Dance, Hairdressing, Photography to support personal development
• Knowledge or understanding of various learning and behavioural needs (SEMH)