Teaching Assistant For Children With Mental Health Needs

Academics Ltd; Stroud; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant for children with mental health needs in Stroud. The role involves providing personalized support for students with emotional and behavioral challenges. Ideal candidates hold relevant degrees and possess prior experience working with children. This full-time position offers a daily salary of £85-£100 and an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with mental health needs is preferred.
• Ability to create tailored behavior plans.
• Flexibility to support various needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for personal development.
• Implement individual behavior plans.
• Support SEN students with emotional and behavioral challenges.

Skills

Child support

Behavior management

Psychology knowledge

Counseling skills

Education

Degree in Psychology or Counselling

Level 3+ qualifications

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs – Stroud, Gloucestershire. Immediate Start.

About the role

Academics are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs, trauma and behavioural difficulties at a specialist school in Stroud. Graduates qualified in Psychology or Counselling are excellent fits, but other relevant experience in mental health support or working with children will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive 1:1 and small group support to promote wellbeing and foster personal development.
• Create and implement tailored individual behaviour plans.
• Support SEN students aged 5 to 16 who have experienced complex developmental trauma and heightened emotional needs and behavioural challenges.
• Be flexible and ready to embrace new challenges to support pupils with complex needs.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Level 3+ qualifications required; a Degree would be preferred.
• Well suited for graduates in Psychology or Counselling.
• Prior experience with children with mental health needs is advantageous.

Details

• Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire
• Salary: £85-£100 per day
• Hours: Full-time, 8:30am–3:30pm
• Start: Immediate

How to apply

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs, please apply to this job advert with your CV.