SEN/ Mental Health Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A fantastic school in Bath is seeking an SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant to provide essential support for children with complex needs. This role offers the chance to work alongside professionals, gaining valuable experience in education and therapeutic practices. The position is ideal for graduates in Psychology or Criminology, focusing on enhancing pupils' academic and emotional well-being.

Qualifications

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
• Monitor academic achievements and support emotional well-being.
• Encourage positive decision-making and coping strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex educational needs and emotional challenges.
• Collaborate with external professionals for therapeutic support.
• Expand knowledge of neurodiversity and mental health difficulties.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Emotional Support

Communication

Education

Graduate in Psychology

Graduate in Criminology

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Sector - Education and Training

ASAP Start

Bath

A fantastic school in Bath is currently seeking an SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their team long-term, starting ASAP. They offer schooling for children between 5 and 18 years with complex educational needs, communication difficulties, and behaviour challenges. The school specialises in not only providing integrated education but also therapeutic support for every child, with a significant focus on well-being.

As an SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils, monitor their academic achievements, and support their emotional well-being. You will work to increase their interpersonal and social skills, ensuring they succeed after leaving school. Additionally, you will encourage pupils to make positive decisions and help them cope with challenges they face.

The Bath school collaborates with external professionals including educational and occupational psychologists, counsellors, and speech and language therapists. You will have the opportunity to work alongside them and shadow their work, gaining experience that can help you train as a Therapist or Psychologist in the future. You will also expand your knowledge of neurodiversity, mental health difficulties, and the challenges faced by young people.

Details:

• SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant
• Location: Bath
• Salary: £90 to £100 per day
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
• Graduate Opportunity (Psychology, Criminology)

Do you think you’d be a good fit for this role? If so, apply today!

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