Specialist Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Specialist Teaching Assistant to support students with mental health needs in Oxford. This full-time role involves providing tailored educational support, developing individual plans, and fostering emotional and social skills. Ideal candidates will have a background in psychology or education and a genuine desire to make a difference in students' lives. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in the educational field and contribute to a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with educational needs is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individual support plans for students.
• Monitor student progress and report on emotional changes.
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Emotional Regulation

Social Skills Development

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Degree in Education

Job description

Specialist Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about mental health and behavioural needs? Do you have the skills, dedication and empathy required to support and inspire students who face significant challenges in their educational journey?

We are working with a great specialist school in Oxford who are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for students who struggle with severe mental health needs. As a specialist teaching assistant, you will play an important role in ensuring that all students are achieving their personal and academic goals.

The school looking for a passionate specialist support assistant are based in Oxford and are looking to add someone to their team starting asap! They need someone with a genuine passion for education and mental health, and someone who is keen to make a difference!

As a specialist teaching assistant your role will include providing specialised and tailored support to students, through the facilitation of their educational health care plans and intervention plans. You will be involved in the development of student's social skills, emotional regulation and academic engagement, and ensure that all students are able to access their education in the same ways as their mainstream peers.

The responsibilities of a Specialist Teaching Assistant:

• Develop and implement individual support plans in collaboration with educational staff
• Monitor and track student progress, reporting on emotional and behavioural changes
• Provide individualised support to students, addressing their emotional, social, and educational needs.
• Help model healthy coping strategies and social skills
• Support and encourage emotional awareness
• Help create a safe and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning

The ideal Specialist Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children and young people with educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs will be beneficial but not essential
• Educational background in Psychology, Criminology or Education will be advantageous
• Strong communication skills
• An enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to apply for one

The experience provided in this role will equip you with the skills necessary to pave the way towards a career in psychology, educational psychology or education. You will have the opportunity to work alongside other professionals with vast experience in supporting additional needs. An amazing career move for those looking to get their foot in the door.

If you are keen on a role like this or want to learn more, apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted should you be short-listed.

• Specialist Teaching Assistant
• Oxford
• Mental Health Needs
• Intervention Plans
• ASAP Start
• Full Time
• Long term role

Specialist Teaching Assistant - Oxford - ASAP Start - Full Time