Mental Health Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site

Job description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant, Oxfordshire

Client:

Location:

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

23ea8cec74ec

Job Views:

91

Posted:

22.01.2025

Expiry Date:

08.03.2025

Job Description:

Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Do you want to help young people access quality education? Are you passionate about advocating for mental health well-being?

• Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
• Days: Monday-Friday
• Pay: £80-£95 daily
• Benefits: Free on-site parking, Professional guidance, Full training provided

A phenomenal specialist school in Oxford is looking for an enthusiastic candidate to take on the position of Mental Health Teaching Assistant. The school caters to students aged 5-16 with varying social, emotional, and mental health needs, providing them with quality, tailored education. As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will collaborate with the SEN Teachers at the school to ensure a safe environment for the students to follow a curriculum not available in mainstream education.

The responsibilities include:

• Helping students to self-regulate
• Coaching students facing mental health challenges
• Ensuring students can maintain their focus on their tasks

The specialist school aims to help students build independence, self-esteem, and confidence. They seek a candidate who is proactive, empathetic, and interested in promoting mental well-being in young people.

The Mental Health Teaching Assistant will support students on a 1-1 basis, acting as a role model and moral support. The young people attending the school benefit from personalized curriculums, which are difficult to access if they were to attend mainstream education schools. Being a Mental Health Teaching Assistant requires a proactive mindset to find solutions and identify potential trigger areas for students. By identifying these trigger areas, the school will be better informed and can adjust tasks accordingly for students. The successful Mental Health Teaching Assistant will play a crucial role in keeping students in education and achieving their true potential.