Full job descriptionMental Health Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School
Location: Earley, Berkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £90 - £105 per day
Hours: Full-Time
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with their emotional wellbeing? Do you want to gain practical experience supporting pupils with mental health and SEMH needs within a specialist school?
A supportive SEN school in Earley is looking for a compassionate Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their team ASAP. This role would be particularly well suited to graduates or individuals with an interest in psychology, counselling, mental health or education.
As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for:
*Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH and mental health needs
*Helping pupils develop emotional regulation and positive coping strategies
*Supporting children who may experience anxiety, low mood, emotional dysregulation or challenging behaviour
*Encouraging positive relationships and helping pupils build confidence
*Supporting teachers with classroom activities and individual learning plans
*Creating a calm, consistent and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe to learn
You will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to understand individual pupils and ensure support is tailored to their needs. This will allow you to develop valuable experience as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant.
This role provides excellent practical experience for anyone considering a future career in psychology, mental health, counselling, teaching or wider SEN support.
The ideal candidate for this Mental Health Teaching Assistant role will be empathetic, resilient and patient, with a genuine interest in helping children overcome barriers to learning.
If you are interested in this Mental Health Teaching Assistant opportunity, please upload your updated CV directly to this advert.
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Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School - Earley - ASAP Start - SEMH & Mental Health Support - £90-£105/day
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client’s pay policy.