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Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs, Bath
Location: Bath, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 0d314a3b4af0
Job Views: 22
Posted: 22.06.2025
Expiry Date: 06.08.2025
Job Description:
ASAP Start
Platform for future psychologists, therapists, counsellors, and other relevant fields such as criminal justice.
Would you like a role supporting the mental health of young people?
Supporting young children and adolescents aged 8 to 18 with trauma, mental health, and behavioural challenges, as well as Looked After Children.
An inclusive specialist school for children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs based in Bath is looking for Teaching Assistants to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Graduates qualified in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology are encouraged to apply, but candidates with relevant experience will also be considered. The school has excellent transport links, and the role is full-time, starting ASAP. The students, aged 8 to 18, have significant developmental trauma, emotional needs, and behavioural challenges, and the successful candidate will support their wellbeing and personal development.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside therapists and psychologists on-site. You will gain practical experience with young people with significant needs, learning how to communicate and support them with guidance from trained professionals. You will also gain experience working with Special Needs such as Autism and ADHD. This role is ideal for aspiring educational or occupational psychologists, therapists, counsellors, teachers, or criminal justice professionals.
The school seeks a Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced. The ideal candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and able to use their initiative. Resilience and confidence in managing challenging behaviour are desirable qualities.
Key details:
* Teaching Assistant for children with Mental Health needs
* Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
* ASAP Start
* Location: Bath
* Salary: £90-£100 per day
* Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 4 pm
* Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates
* Experience is not essential but preferred
The children require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and ready for a challenge. Experience can include working with SEN children or adults in any setting, including personal experience. Level 3 qualifications or higher are required, with a degree being highly desirable.
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