SEMH Teaching Assistant - BASINGSTOKE
Perfect opportunity for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates!Social, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex NeedsSecondary PhaseAre you interested in supporting children with Social, emotional and mental health needs?Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?
A specialist school for children and young people with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Basingstoke are seeking confident, enthusiastic Graduate's to join their team as an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. The school specialise in supporting students who have ASC, therefore graduates who have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology would be ideal for this role, however candidates with relevant experience will certainly be considered! The SEMH School is in Basingstoke with good transport links and the role is full-time, temp to perm starting ASAP. The children are aged 11 to 16 and have been diagnosed or have significant traits of Autism Spectrum Condition so your role will be supporting each individual's well being and personal development.
This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for the successful mental health assistant to work alongside the mental health co-coordinator, pastoral support and SENDco based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.
The SEMH School is looking for a Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for an SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!
* SEMH Teaching Assistant
* Mental Health Assistant
* Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
* ASAP Start
* Basingstoke
* Full-time, term-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm
* Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates
The children in this school require teaching assistants who understand their needs, are open-minded and are up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although SEMH and autism are the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.
If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant / SEMH Teaching Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert.SEMH Teaching Assistant - BASINGSTOKE
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