Be a Vital Support for Students’ Well-being as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant!
Position: Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Location: Locks Heath
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time
Salary: £76.92 - £95.68 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Are you passionate about supporting young people’s mental health and well-being?
GSL Education are looking for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Locks Heath. This role offers you the opportunity to make a real difference, helping students manage their mental health and achieve personal growth in a nurturing educational environment.
About the Role:
As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will provide essential support to students facing mental health challenges. Working alongside teachers and support staff, you will contribute to a safe and positive learning atmosphere, helping students develop confidence and resilience.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Offering one-on-one and small group support to students with mental health needs.
* Assisting students in managing emotions and behaviour effectively.
* Collaborating with teachers to implement tailored support strategies.
* Promoting a positive, inclusive classroom environment that fosters well-being.
* Encouraging students' self-esteem, emotional stability, and personal development.
Requirements for Mental Health Teaching Assistant:
* Experience working with children or young people with mental health challenges is beneficial.
* A compassionate, understanding, and non-judgmental attitude.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Dedication to supporting students' mental health and academic progress.
Benefits:
* Competitive daily rate of pay.
* Access to professional development and training opportunities.
* The chance to make a meaningful impact on students’ well-being.
If you’re committed to supporting students with mental health needs and helping them thrive, apply now to join us as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Locks Heath.
To work with GSL Education as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you should:
* Have eligibility to work in the UK.
* Provide a current CV (covering from October 2015 to now) with recent references (from October 2022 to now).
* Possess an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
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 an enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Locks Heath.
For more information or to register your interest in the "Mental Health Teaching Assistant" role, 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 in Locks Heath and contribute to creating a safe, supportive environment for students.