SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Devizes; On-site

Job description

SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant

ASAP Start

Devizes

A fantastic Special Needs School in Devizes is currently seeking an SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their team long-term, starting immediately. They offer schooling for children between 5 and 18 years with complex educational needs, communication difficulties, and behaviour challenges. The school specializes in not only providing integrated education but also therapeutic support for every child, with a significant focus on well-being.

As an SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will help provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils and monitor their academic achievements as well as their emotional well-being. You will help increase their interpersonal and social skills, ensuring they succeed when they leave school. You will also encourage pupils to make positive decisions and help them cope with any challenges they face.

The school works in partnership with external professionals, including educational and occupational psychologists, counsellors, and speech and language therapists. You will have the opportunity to work alongside them and shadow their work, providing you with the experience needed to train as a Therapist or Psychologist in the future. You will also gain experience and further your knowledge of neurodiversity, mental health difficulties, and the challenges young people face.

Position Details:
- Location: Devizes
- Salary: £80 to £95 per day
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
- Graduate Opportunity (Psychology, Criminology)

Do you think you'd be a good fit for this role? If so, apply today!