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Mental Health Assistant / Teaching Assistant

Academics
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 8 hours
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs in Bristol, starting ASAP.
  • The salary ranges from £83 to £120 per day, depending on experience.
  • Candidates should have a background in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology, or relevant experience as a Teaching Assistant.
  • The role involves supporting students aged 8 to 18 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs during term time only.
  • Applicants must be enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children and resilient in handling challenging behavior.

Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs - Bristol

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
  • £83-£120 per day, depending on experience
  • Full-time, Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4pm
  • Term time only
  • Bristol - BS16
  • 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.
  • 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

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