Specialist Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated specialist school in Slough is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to support students with mental health needs. This full-time role involves creating individual support plans and fostering a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates are passionate about education and mental health, with strong communication skills. Experience is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with mental health needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individual support plans.
• Monitor and report on student progress.
• Provide personalised support addressing emotional and educational needs.

Skills

Communication

Education

Psychology

Criminology

Education

Job description

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Position: Specialist Teaching Assistant

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

We are collaborating with a dedicated specialist school in Slough that provides a safe and supportive environment for students with severe mental health needs. As a specialist teaching assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students achieve their personal and academic goals.

The school is based in Oxford and is looking to add a passionate support assistant to their team immediately. They seek someone with a genuine passion for education and mental health, eager to make a difference!

Your role will include providing tailored support to students, facilitating their educational health care plans and intervention strategies. You will help develop their social skills, emotional regulation, and academic engagement, ensuring all students can access education equally.

Responsibilities of a Specialist Teaching Assistant:

1. Develop and implement individual support plans in collaboration with educational staff
2. Monitor and report on student progress, including emotional and behavioural changes
3. Provide personalised support addressing emotional, social, and educational needs
4. Model healthy coping strategies and social skills
5. Support and encourage emotional awareness
6. Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience supporting children and young people with educational, social, emotional, and mental health needs is beneficial but not essential
• Educational background in Psychology, Criminology, or Education is advantageous
• Strong communication skills
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one

This role will equip you with valuable skills for a future career in psychology, educational psychology, or education. You will work alongside experienced professionals supporting additional needs, making it an excellent career move for those eager to get their foot in the door.

If interested or seeking more information, apply directly to this advert. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Key Details:

• Position: Specialist Teaching Assistant
• Location: Slough
• Start: ASAP
• Type: Full Time, Long-term role