Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Witney. Job in Witney Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Witney; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Witney is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support students with mental health needs. The role entails collaborating with teaching staff to deliver wellbeing-focused activities and maintaining a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and relevant qualifications, starting in September.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with mental health needs or in a related setting is preferred.
• Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work as part of a school-based, multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support students with mental health needs in a specialist school environment.
• Assist teaching staff with planning and delivering wellbeing-focused activities and learning sessions.
• Provide supervision and support during breaks and assist with behavior management.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Relevant teaching/learning support qualifications

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Teaching Assistant – Witney

Come and join our dedicated team in a lovely specialist school in Witney. They are on the hunt for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to make a profound impact on their students. The school is based in Witney and the position is to start in September.

Responsibilities

• Support students with mental health needs in a specialist school environment.
• Assist teaching staff with planning and delivering wellbeing-focused activities and learning sessions.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment and uphold safeguarding and school policies.
• Provide supervision and support during breaks and assist with behavior management strategies as directed by the teaching team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with mental health needs or in a related setting is preferred.
• Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work as part of a school-based, multidisciplinary team.
• Relevant teaching/learning support qualifications or willingness to complete them.