Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs - Bath
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.
- Start ASAP
- £90 - £100 per day, depending on experience
- Full-time, Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4pm
- Term time only
- Bath - BA2
- 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 4 to 11 to support their wellbeing and personal development.
- Work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school
- Build frontline, practical experience with young people with significant SEMH needs
- Gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs such as Autism and ADHD.
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