Therapeutic Support Assistant - Oxford

Academics Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Oxford is looking for a Therapeutic Support Assistant starting in January. This full-time role focuses on providing tailored support to students with significant learning and mental health needs and aims to empower them to access their education like their peers. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, teamwork skills, and an understanding of safeguarding. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in mental health support and education.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in teams.
• Great communication skills.
• Understanding the importance of safeguarding.
• Must hold an enhanced DBS or be willing to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised support to students with significant learning needs.
• Align support with educational health care plans.
• Empower students to achieve their full potential.
• Facilitate access to education for students.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Communication skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Job description

Therapeutic Support Assistant - Oxford

Location: Oxford

Pay: 85- 100 per day

Start Date: January Start

We are working with a great specialist school who are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for students who struggle with severe mental health needs and co-existing learning difficulties. As a therapeutic support assistant, you will focus on empowering students to achieve their full potential through tailored educational experiences and emotional support.

About the role:

In this role, you will provide specialised and tailored support to students who struggle with significant learning needs and other co-existing needs such as mental health and social and emotional needs. You will provide support to students that aligns with their educational health care plans and intervention plans. The aim is to ensure that all students are able to access their education in the same way as their mainstream peers. These students require someone who has a positive attitude, and someone who is passionate about making a difference.

The right Therapeutic Support Assistant will have:

• A positive attitude
• The ability to work well in teams
• Great communication skills
• A good understanding of the importance of safeguarding
• Must hold an enhanced DBS or be willing to apply for one

This opportunity will add amazing experience to your CV and will surely pave the way for aspiring psychologists or those looking to embark on a career in education. You will also gain valuable information and insight into mental health issues and equip you to be an advocate for mental health awareness and interventions to support students.

If this role sounds like something you would like to pursue, apply now! Interviews will be taking place soon and you d not want to miss out! You can apply directly to this advert and you will be contacted if you have been short-listed.

Key Information:

• Therapeutic Support Assistant
• Oxford
• January Start
• Full time, Monday to Friday
• Long Term role
• Mental Health Support
• Early Intervention

Therapeutic Support Assistant - Oxford - January Start - Full Time