Teaching Assistant - Mental Health And Behavioural School

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

Job summary

A respected education recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a Mental Health and Behavioural School in Hempstalls. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children facing emotional and behavioural challenges, including those with Autism and ADHD. Responsibilities include supporting pupils in classroom settings and promoting their emotional and social development. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in pupils' lives within an established agency.

Benefits

Generous rates of pay

Dedicated SEN Consultant

Access to 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced working with people with additional needs, especially ASD, ADHD, and emotional difficulties.
• Skilled in engaging with young people.
• Adept at maintaining student focus and attention.

Responsibilities

• Support children in managing their own behaviour and emotions.
• Engage with tasks set by the class teacher.
• Promote independence and emotional literacy among pupils.

Skills

Experience with additional needs

Excellent communication skills

Ability to engage with young people

Promote happiness and self-reliance

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant - Mental Health and Behavioural School

Can you work with people and children with challenging behaviours, mental health needs, or social and emotional disabilities? Are you confident working with people with Autism (ASD/ASC), ADHD, SEMH, or other comorbid disabilities?

Responsibilities

• Support children in the classroom to manage their own behaviour and emotions.
• Engage with tasks set by the class teacher and help pupils reach their potential.
• Be dynamic, resilient and flexible; dedicated to supporting pupils to achieve and progress.
• Work on learning activities, promote independence, and encourage pupils to become emotionally literate and effective communicators.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experienced working with people with additional needs, in particular; mental health, challenging behaviour, emotional, social, ASD, and co-morbid conditions.
• Skilled in engaging with young people.
• Able to hold student attention and focus with excellent communication skills.
• Promote happiness, self-reliance and encourage positive interactions.

About Academics

• Academics are an established and respected education recruiter.
• Generous rates of pay.
• A dedicated SEN Consultant.
• A large number of schools exclusive to Academics.
• Honest and friendly service.
• Access to our 'Refer a Friend' scheme.

What our staff say

• 'Academics are an excellent supply agency, working with integrity and care to their teachers.'
• 'Excellent company, excellent staff. They listen to what you have to say and do their best to match your requirements and their needs.'
• 'This is definitely the best agency I have ever worked for.'

Next steps

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Is this role not what you're looking for? We are constantly in need of talented education staff to fill a wide variety of positions. Please get in touch and we're happy to discuss our opportunities with you.