Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Transform Lives

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

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Maidenhead is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, supporting primary and secondary pupils with mental health and emotional needs. You will work within classrooms delivering targeted interventions and helping pupils reach EHCP targets.

This full-time role starts ASAP and offers valuable hands-on experience in education and child psychology, with mentorship from teachers and opportunities to develop skills in behaviour management, student

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in child mental health and development.
• Empathetic, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people.
• Patient and positive, understanding every child's needs are different.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored classroom support to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and build confidence.
• Deliver individual intervention plans and assist pupils in meeting EHCP targets.
• Support pupils in managing emotions and developing essential learning skills.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement effective classroom strategies.

Job description

Academics Ltd in Maidenhead is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, supporting primary and secondary pupils with mental health and emotional needs. You will work within classrooms delivering targeted interventions and helping pupils reach EHCP targets.

This full-time role starts ASAP and offers valuable hands-on experience in education and child psychology, with mentorship from teachers and opportunities to develop skills in behaviour management, student