Job Title: SEN Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Location: Bletchley, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
Contract Type: Long Term Contract, 5 days a week, 8:30 – 16:30 with an early finish on Friday
Start Date: ASAP or September
EU Work Permit Required: Yes
Job Reference: 3880593fe028
Job Views: 50
Posted: 24.06.2025
Expiry Date: 08.08.2025
Job Description:
This role is ideal for Psychology or Criminology graduates with an interest in mental health, SEN, social justice, or criminal justice. You will support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs in an alternative provision setting supporting children aged 11-19 with diverse needs.
Responsibilities include working in small classes of 3-6 pupils, promoting social and personal skills, and supporting the school's restorative and therapeutic approach to education and behaviour management.
Requirements:
* An undergraduate degree (preferable) or previous SEN experience
* Interest or understanding of how mental health and autism affect students, including gender differences
* Good education in English and Maths (5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above)
* Interest in extracurricular activities like sport, cooking, coding, dance, hairdressing, photography
* Knowledge of different learning and behavioural needs, especially SEMH
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