Mental Health Assistant / Teaching Assistant

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
Salary: £90 - £125 per day, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4pm
Term: Term time only
Location: Bristol - BS16

Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates. A school that specializes in accommodating children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs is looking for Teaching Assistants to support children with behavioral and mental health issues.

Responsibilities:

1. Working with SEN students aged 8 to 18 to support their wellbeing and personal development.
2. Work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school.
3. Build frontline, practical experience with young people with significant SEMH needs.
4. Gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs such as Autism and ADHD.

The right candidate:

1. Graduates who have qualified in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology OR a good education background (GCSEs in Maths and English) plus prior experience as a Teaching Assistant for children with mental health issues.
2. Enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEMH.
3. Resilient and confident to work with challenging behavior.

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 is 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.