SEMH Mental Health Teaching Assistant Supportive Classrooms

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

Job summary

Academics is hiring a Mental Health Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Esher, Surrey. The role supports children and young people aged 7-17 with SEMH needs, MLD, and/or autism, in a nurturing setting.

You will assist the class teacher, provide 1:1 and small group support, and help maintain safeguarding and positive relationships to foster learning and inclusion. The position runs Monday to Friday, term time only, with on-site training and CPD provided.

Qualifications

• Candidates registering with Academics will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience
• Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning, physical, sensory, or behavioural challenges
• Ability to build trusted and effective relationships with the pupils
• Willing to do 1:1 and small group support and work with pupils
• Follow the safeguarding guidelines and implement them in the classroom
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a good listener with a compassionate and caring approach
• Needs to attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD
• Able to commute to Esher

Job description

Academics is hiring a Mental Health Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Esher, Surrey. The role supports children and young people aged 7-17 with SEMH needs, MLD, and/or autism, in a nurturing setting.

You will assist the class teacher, provide 1:1 and small group support, and help maintain safeguarding and positive relationships to foster learning and inclusion. The position runs Monday to Friday, term time only, with on-site training and CPD provided.