Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs

Academics; Bristol; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive specialist school in Bristol seeks a passionate Teaching Assistant to support young people with mental health needs. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with children aged 8 to 18 facing trauma and behavioral challenges. You will collaborate with trained professionals to provide essential support and gain invaluable experience in the field of mental health. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, adaptable, and have a background in Psychology, Counselling, or similar fields. Join a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of students while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduates in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology preferred.
• Experience with SEN children is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support young children and adolescents with mental health needs.
• Work alongside therapists and psychologists to aid student development.

Skills

Resilience

Confidence

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Enthusiasm

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Counselling

Degree in Criminology

Level 3 qualifications

Job description

Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs - Bristol

ASAP Start

Platform for future psychologists, therapists, counsellors and other relevant fields such as criminal justice

Would you like a role supporting the mental health of young people?

Supporting young children and adolescents aged 8 to 18 with trauma, mental health and behavioural challenges as well as Looked After Children

An inclusive specialist school for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs based in Bristol is looking for Teaching Assistants to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Graduates who have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology would be great for this, but candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! This school has great transport links and the role is full-time starting ASAP. The SEN students are aged 8 to 18 and all have significant developmental trauma, emotional needs and behavioural challenges, so the successful mental health assistant will be supporting each individual's wellbeing and personal development.

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for the successful mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. In this role, you will build frontline, practical experience with young people with significant needs and learn to understand how to communicate and support them through the help of trained professionals and experienced team members. Plus, you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs such as Autism and ADHD. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapist, counsellor, teacher, or even criminal justice officer!

The SEMH School is looking for a Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion, and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!

• Teaching Assistant for children with Mental Health needs
• Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
• ASAP Start
• Bristol
• £90 - £100 per day
• Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm
• Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates
• Experience is not essential but desired

The children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs, although emotional and mental health needs are their main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.

If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert.