Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Slough

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

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Slough is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support children aged 2 to 19 in a specialist school. The role involves adapting your approach for students with various needs, including autism and learning difficulties. If you’re caring and compassionate, apply now for this rewarding opportunity with competitive daily pay ranging from £85 to £100.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children who have social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Awareness of safeguarding procedures in education.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 2 to 19 in a primary and secondary environment.
• Adapt your approach to meet individual needs.
• Problem solve and initiate interventions.
• Safeguard children and champion their well-being.

Skills

Kind, compassionate and caring

Strong initiative

Problem solving abilities

Adaptability

Job description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Slough

A position recently became available for a Mental Health Youth Worker to join a lovely specialist school in Slough. The role would be to start ASAP!

In this role as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you would have access to not only the opportunity to work with lovely children, but also a supportive and friendly environment where you are able to grow in your career and add valuable experience to your CV.

The role will take place in a specialist school, where you will support students between the ages of 2 and 19. There is a primary and secondary side, so you will have the option of deciding where you feel most comfortable to work.

The school look after children and young people who have been identified as having social, emotional and mental health needs. These children also have learning difficulties and some have been diagnosed with Autism or Down's Syndrome.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students aged 2 to 19 in a primary and secondary environment.
• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of children with social, emotional and mental health needs, learning difficulties, autism and Down's Syndrome.
• Problem solve and initiate interventions to promote positive development.
• Safeguard children and champion their well-being in education.

Qualifications and Skills

• Kind, compassionate and caring.
• Strong initiative, problem solving abilities and adaptability.
• Aware of safeguarding procedures and child protection in education.

Key Information

• Mental Health Teaching Assistant
• Slough
• Primary
• Ages 2 to 19
• £85 - £100 per day
• Full time
• ASAP Start

If you are keen to make a difference and are looking for a rewarding role, then apply now! Interviews will be taking place throughout the coming weeks.