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Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Academics • London, United Kingdom
8 days ago
Salary
£475.00 weekly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description
Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Dunstable

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of young people?

Do you have experience supporting children or young people with mental health needs, trauma, anxiety or challenging behaviour? If you're patient, resilient and passionate about helping vulnerable learners succeed, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Academics is working in partnership with a leading specialist SEMH provision in Dunstable to recruit a Mental Health Teaching Assistant for a September start. This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils aged 5-16 with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and behaviour specialists, you will help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. * Helping students regulate their emotions and develop positive coping strategies. * Promoting engagement with learning through structured, consistent support. * Building trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences. * Encouraging positive behaviour using restorative and therapeutic approaches. * Working collaboratively with the wider school team to deliver personalised support plans.

About You

The school is looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and committed to improving the lives of young people.

You may have experience in:

* SEMH or SEN settings * Youth work * Residential care * Alternative provision or PRUs * Behaviour mentoring * Children's support work * Mental health services

Applications are also welcomed from graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Social Work, Counselling or related subjects who are looking to build experience within education.

What the School Offers

* Temp-to-perm opportunity with a September start. * Salary between £475-£500 per week, depending on experience. * Ongoing training and professional development. * A therapeutic, relationship-focused approach to behaviour. * Clear progression opportunities into SEN, behaviour, pastoral or therapy-based roles. * A welcoming and highly supportive staff team committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every pupil.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a career where every day makes a difference and you want to support young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, we'd love to hear from you.

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