SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Bath)

Academics; Bath; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their team in Bath. This role offers the opportunity to work with children aged 5 to 18 who have complex educational needs, focusing on their academic and emotional well-being. You will provide essential support, helping pupils develop interpersonal skills and navigate challenges. Collaborating with external professionals, you will gain valuable experience that could pave the way for a future career in therapy or psychology. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with complex educational needs.
• Ability to monitor and support emotional well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
• Encourage pupils to make positive decisions and cope with challenges.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Emotional Support

Communication Skills

Monitoring Academic Achievements

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Job description

SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Sector: Education and Training

Start Date: ASAP

Location: 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 specializes in providing integrated education and therapeutic support for every child, with a significant focus on well-being.

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

The Bath school works in partnership 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, providing you with the experience needed to train as a Therapist or Psychologist in the future. You will also gain experience and further your knowledge of neurodiversity, mental health difficulties, and the challenges young people face.

1. Position: SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant
2. Location: Bath
3. Salary: £90 to £100 per day
4. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
5. Graduate Opportunity: (Psychology, Criminology)

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