Specialist Teaching Assistant

Academics; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Slough is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to support students with severe mental health needs. The position requires creating tailored support plans, monitoring progress, and fostering an inclusive classroom environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in psychology or education and a passion for helping students face challenges in their educational journey.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with educational, social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individual support plans.
• Monitor and track student progress.
• Model healthy coping strategies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Background in Psychology

Criminology

Education

Job description

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Specialist Teaching Assistant - Slough

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

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

The school is looking for a passionate specialist support assistant based in Oxford, available to start ASAP! They seek someone with a genuine passion for education and mental health, eager to make a difference.

Your role will include providing specialised, tailored support to students through their educational health care plans and intervention plans. You will help develop students' social skills, emotional regulation, and academic engagement, ensuring they access education on equal footing with their mainstream peers.

Responsibilities:

• 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 emotional, social, and educational needs
• Model healthy coping strategies and social skills
• Support and encourage emotional awareness
• 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 (beneficial but not essential)
• Background in Psychology, Criminology, or Education (advantageous)
• Strong communication skills
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one

This role offers valuable experience that can pave the way towards careers in psychology, educational psychology, or education. You'll work alongside experienced professionals supporting additional needs, making it an excellent career move for those eager to get their foot in the door.

If you're interested or want to learn more, 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