Mental Health - Teaching Assistant - Oxford

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Oxford, where your passion for helping vulnerable children will shine. In this fulfilling role, you'll support students with Autism and other learning difficulties, fostering a safe and engaging learning environment. You'll work closely with the class teacher, gaining valuable experience and insights into effective teaching methods. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact while developing their skills in education and mental health support. Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference in the lives of young learners!

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially those with ASD, is beneficial.
• Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, and related fields encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Help students cope with their school work and encourage a safe learning environment.
• Support the class teacher with lesson setup and general supervision.

Skills

Positive attitude

Resilience

Adaptability

Experience with children

Understanding of ASD

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Degree in Sociology

Background in sports, music, art, or drama

Job description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Oxford

Do you have a passion for helping young vulnerable children succeed? Are you looking for a role that will be fulfilling while also making a huge positive impact?

Then read on because this is the role for you!

An excellent Specialist school in Oxford is looking for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their team starting as soon as possible.

This school helps children who have Autism as their main diagnosis cope and manage with their school, while also providing the best education possible. Inclusivity is taken very seriously here, with the head teacher always going above and beyond to ensure that students are taken care of.

These students have ASD as their main diagnosis, along with a variety of other learning difficulties such as OCD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, verbal difficulties, and language processing disorders.

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, your main duties will include helping students cope with their school work and encouraging a safe and fun environment for learning. You will support students on every step of their academic journey.

While your main priority is to be there for the students, you will also support the class teacher. Duties will range from helping to set up lessons, tidying up afterwards, decorating the classroom with relevant topics, and providing general supervision of the children.

You will have the advantage of shadowing the class teacher and being exposed to various methods and techniques to support these children effectively.

The successful Mental Health Teaching Assistant will have a positive attitude and a passion for making a difference. You will be resilient, confident, and able to adapt your approach to meet the needs of each child. Experience working with children, especially those with ASD, is beneficial. Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, and other related fields are encouraged to apply, as well as those with backgrounds in sports, music, art, and drama.

This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals looking to gain practical experience while helping children.

Important Information:

• Mental Health Teaching Assistant
• Location: Oxford
• Salary: £83 - £95 per day
• Start Date: ASAP
• Full-time or part-time options available

Interviews are happening as soon as this week, so do not wait to apply if you are interested.