Teaching Assistant - Mental Health - Reading

Academics Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

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Training Provided

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Reading is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant. You will support students with learning difficulties in a specialist environment, assisting with therapy-aligned activities and their curriculum.

The role involves classroom support, behaviour management, and helping students reach academic and personal milestones. Training is provided, and the start is ASAP.

Qualifications

• Psychology Graduate is preferred for this role.
• Experience with children is beneficial but not essential.
• Personality is more important; confident and bubbly applicants are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support to the class teacher.
• Help manage general classroom behaviour.
• Assist with lesson preparation and materials.
• Keep the class tidy and organised.
• Listen to students read and practice phonics.

Education

Psychology Graduate

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Mental Health - Reading

An excellent role has recently become available to support students who struggle with learning difficulties in the classroom!

This highly regarded specialist school look after students between the ages of 4 and 16 who identified as struggling with social, emotional and mental health needs.

Your role will be to mainly support learners while incorporating therapy and their curriculum. You will ensure that they are reaching all their goals both academically and personally, ensuring that they are reaching all the necessary age-appropriate milestones!

Your role as a Mental Health Assistant will also include providing general classroom support to the class teacher. These duties will include helping manage general classroom behaviour, help with lesson preparation, help keep the class tidy and listen to the students read and practice their phonics.

The successful Mental Health Assistant will be calm and compassionate but also confident. You will take initiative well and be able to adapt your approach to match the needs of the children. Some children in the class will need extra support. Some may have learning difficulties and need help to stay on track with their tasks.

Experience working with children will be beneficial, but not essential. Personality is most important. If you are confident and bubbly then this school wants to hear from you!

Individuals who are working towards a career in psychology, education or any other related field are most welcome to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working with vulnerable children.

Key information:

• Psychology Graduate
• Mental Health Teaching Assistant
• Reading
• Training Provided
• £90 - £110 per day
• Term time only
• Small class sizes
• Good travel links
• ASAP Start

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Reading - ASAP Start

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy