Mental Health - Teaching Assistant - Oxford

Academics Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Oxford. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support children aged 4-16 in their academic journey, ensuring they achieve their milestones. You will work closely with experienced teachers, gaining invaluable insights and skills that will prepare you for a future in teaching. This position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the education sector while also considering teacher training opportunities. If you are passionate about helping children and fostering a positive learning environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and calm individual with a passion for working with children.
• Ability to create an engaging learning environment tailored to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to students, both individually and in small groups.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson setup, supervision, and behavior management.

Skills

Compassion

Proactivity

Behavior Management

Communication

Education

Psychology Degree

Childcare Experience

Job description

Mental Health - Teaching Assistant - Oxford

Are you looking to start a career in education? Are you keen to support children and help them to reach their academic milestones?

A lovely primary school in Oxford are looking for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join them as soon as possible.

What the role as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant entails:

Your role will mostly entail providing academic support to the class as a whole. Some students may require extra attention and you will assist and support them, ensuring they reach their goals! You may provide this support, either 1 to 1 or in small groups.

While you embark on supporting these students, will learn all the necessary qualities to make an amazing teacher. If you are looking to apply for your teacher training, this experience will surely set you apart from others!

While you will be supporting the classroom and students, you will also support the class teacher. This will look like helping to set up of lessons, tidying and clearing up after lessons, providing general supervision of the class and help with behaviour management. You may also be asked to help with school outings and help supervise outdoor activities.

This is a great opportunity for you to work alongside qualified teachers, individuals who have been through the training and will give you great advice!

The Successful Mental Health Teaching Assistant:

The successful mental health teaching assistant will be enthusiastic and keen to get stuck in. You will have a passion to work with children and make a difference in the education sector. You must be calm and compassionate and be able to facilitate a fun and engaging learning environment for your students. You must be proactive and be able to match your approach to fit the needs of the child you are working with. You should also be committed and willing to stay for duration of the school year

Teacher training will be an option to those individuals who stay on with the school for an academic year.

Key information regarding the role:

• Mental Health Teaching Assistant
• Oxford
• Ages 4 - 16
• ASAP start
• 85 to 95 per day
• Psychology Related Experience

Graduates are most welcome to apply. As are those with relevant childcare experience. If you are looking to embark on a career in education, this is also a great place to start.

Please note that you must have eligibility to live and work in the UK. Sponsorships are not offered.

If you feel you have what it takes to be a great Mental Health Teaching Assistant, apply soon. You can apply directly to this advert if interested.

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Oxford - ASAP start - Psychology Related Experience