Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Christchurch!

Job Title: Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Location: Christchurch
Salary: £76.92 - £95.68 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full time/Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

Driven to make a real difference in the lives of students with mental health needs?

GSL Education are thrilled to offer an incredible opportunity for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our dedicated team at a warm and welcoming school in Christchurch. This is your chance to create a profound impact, helping students thrive and achieve their full potential. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to ignite young minds, we can't wait to welcome you to our dynamic team!

About The Role

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Christchurch, you will play a vital role in supporting students with mental health needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. You will work closely with teachers and other support staff to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities Of Mental Health Teaching Assistant (TA)

• Assist in the development and implementation of individualised education plans for students with mental health needs.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to help students understand and complete their work.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to teachers and adjusting support strategies as necessary.
• Participate in meetings and discussions to share insights and strategies for supporting each student’s learning and well-being.
• Help foster a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where all students feel valued and included.
• Employ different instructional techniques and materials to cater to the diverse learning styles and needs of students.
• Keep detailed notes on each student’s development and communicate this information to teachers, parents, and other relevant parties.

Requirements Of Mental Health Teaching Assistant (TA)

• Experience working with students with mental health needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to establish trust and rapport with all members of the school community.
• Deep commitment to helping students with mental health needs, exhibiting patience and empathy in your interactions.
• Additional qualifications or training in special education are advantageous but not mandatory.

To work with GSL Education as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will need:

• The right to work in the UK.
• An up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• An enhanced DBS registered to update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support for staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the Mental Health Teaching Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

Join us as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant and help shape the future of our students in Christchurch!