Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Maidenhead

Academics; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Maidenhead to support pupils aged 4 to 16 within a specialist classroom. The role starts ASAP and offers the chance to contribute to a nurturing, inclusive learning space in a dedicated team.

You will work closely with the class teacher to deliver tailored guidance, helping students overcome challenges and build confidence through targeted strategies and supportive interactions.

Qualifications

• Some experience working with children is essential.
• Experience working with children with additional needs (e.g., Autism, ADHD) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide individualised guidance to students.
• Support the class teacher with tailored interventions.
• Inspire and motivate students and build their confidence.
• Collaborate with staff to implement strategies and interventions.
• Shadow and learn from experienced professionals.

Skills

Experience with children

Compassionate

Empathetic

Confident

Job description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Maidenhead

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

They are on the hunt for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to make a profound impact on their students. The school is based in Maidenhead 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
• Maidenhead
• £90 - £105 per day
• Good travel links
• ASAP StartMental Health Teaching Assistant - Maidenhead - ASAP Start - Term Time position

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