SEN & Mental Health TA - Path to Therapy Career

Academics Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational provider in Witney seeks a Special Educational Needs and Mental Health Teaching Assistant to provide essential support for students facing challenges. This long-term position offers graduates in psychology or criminology the chance to work closely with children aged 5-18, enhancing their academic and emotional development. Experience with neurodiversity and mental health is valuable, as you will collaborate with professionals in the field. The role involves monitoring students' progress and encouraging positive choices, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide one-to-one support to pupils.
• Experience working with children with complex educational needs.
• Understanding of mental health difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils in their learning and emotional needs.
• Monitor academic achievements and emotional well-being.
• Encourage positive decision-making and coping strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to support pupils emotionally

Experience in education or psychology

Education

Graduate in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

A specialist educational provider in Witney seeks a Special Educational Needs and Mental Health Teaching Assistant to provide essential support for students facing challenges. This long-term position offers graduates in psychology or criminology the chance to work closely with children aged 5-18, enhancing their academic and emotional development. Experience with neurodiversity and mental health is valuable, as you will collaborate with professionals in the field. The role involves monitoring students' progress and encouraging positive choices, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.