Trainee Therapy Assistant
An excellent role has recently become available to support students who struggle with learning difficulties in the classroom!
* This highly regarded specialist school look after students between the ages of 4 and 16 who have a primary diagnosis of Autism.
* Your role will be to mainly support learners while incorporating therapy and their curriculum.
* You will ensure that they are reaching all their goals both academically and personally, ensuring that they are reaching all the necessary age-appropriate milestones!
* Your role as a mental health support assistant will also include providing general classroom support to the class teacher.
* These duties will include helping manage general classroom behaviour, help with lesson preparation, help keep the class tidy and listen to the students read and practice their phonics.
* The successful Mental Health Support Assistant will be calm and compassionate but also confident.
* You will take initiative well and be able to adapt your approach to match the needs of the children.
* Some children in the class will need extra support.
* Some may have learning difficulties and need help to stay on track with their tasks.
* Experience working with children will be beneficial, but not essential.
* Personality is most important. If you are confident and bubbly then this school wants to hear from you!
* Individuals who are working towards a career in psychology, education or any other related field are most welcome to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working with vulnerable children.
Key information:
* Mental Health Support Assistant
* Maidenhead
* Training Provided
* £85 - £95 per day
* Term time only
* Small class sizes
* Good travel links
* Full time
Apply now as interviews are taking place as soon as next week! You don’t want to miss out!
Mental Health Support Assistant – Maidenhead– ASAP Start