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Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Teaching PersonnelAmesbury, Wiltshire, England
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title : Mental Health Teaching Assistant (SEN School)

Location : Amesbury

Start Date : January 2025

Application Deadline : November 10th 2024

We are a leading education agency, currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Amesbury. This role will commence in January 2025.

Responsibilities :

  • Support the mental health and emotional well-being of students in a classroom setting.
  • Assist students with special educational needs (SEN) in their learning and development.
  • Work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored assistance.
  • Build positive relationships with students, helping them to develop confidence and resilience.
  • Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the teaching team.

Requirements :

  • Previous experience working with children or young people with mental health needs or SEN is essential.
  • A compassionate and patient approach.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Relevant qualifications (e.g., Teaching Assistant certification or equivalent) are desirable but not mandatory.

    • Benefits :

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Opportunity for professional development.
  • A supportive working environment within a well-regarded SEN school.

    • If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people and are ready to take on a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

    How to Apply :

    Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

    Application Deadline : November 10th 2024

    Start Date : January 2025

    All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

    All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

    Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

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