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Mental Health Teaching Assistant - SEMH Secondary School - Clevedon (BS21)
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the skills and resilience to work with students displaying challenging behaviour? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Our client, a small secondary SEMH school for girls based in Clevedon, are recruiting for a teaching assistant or higher level teaching assistant (HLTA) to support their pupils with a mixture of academic and practical/vocational subjects
- £90 - £110 per day, depending on experience
- Monday - Friday 0830 - 1530, term time only
- Full time, ongoing for the remainder of this academic year
- Clevedon, North Somerset (BS21)
- An easy commute from Bristol, Weston Super Mare - free parking on site
About the school
- A therapeutic school that has a tranquil environment, focused on student centred learning with an emphasis on mindfulness and wellbeing
- Capacity of up to 12 pupils, aged between 11 and 18 years and presenting with a range of complex social, emotional and mental health needs
- Each child is met with a tailored programme to ensure that they have all the tools they need to achieve not only academic success but also reach their personal goal
- Offers a comprehensive induction package with full and ongoing training.
What we're looking for from you
- Maths and English GCSE grade A*-C / 9-4 or equivalent
- Experience working with children - for example tutoring, coaching, mentoring, childcare, assisting in a nursery, or similar experience within a classroom.
- Confident to converse with parents, students and members of the public
- Resilient and confident to work with challenging behaviour
- For the higher pay scale, NVQ level 3 teaching assistant qualification or relevant alternative associated to a TA qualification
If you are interested in this Mental Health Teaching Assistant role, 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
