Job Description
Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs - Nailsea - BS48
Would you like a role supporting the mental health of young people? A great platform for future psychologists, therapists or counsellors to gain relevant experience.
* £90 - £125 per day, depending on experience
* Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4.00pm
* Term time only
* Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates
A school that specialises in accommodating children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs are looking for Teaching Assistants to support children with behavioural and mental health issues.
* Working with SEN students aged 8 to 18 to support their wellbeing and personal development.
* Engage with students and manage behaviour 1:1 or in small groups
* Work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school
* Build frontline, practical experience with young people with significant SEMH needs
The right candidate
* Graduates who have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology OR a good education background (GCSE's in Maths and English) plus prior experience as a Teaching Assistant for children with mental health issues
* Enthusiastic and passionate about making a different in the lives of children with SEMH
* Resilient and confident to work with challenging behaviour
If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant / Teaching Assistant position, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson
Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children