Job Description
Specialist Teaching Assistant \n\nAre you passionate about mental health and behavioural needs? Do you have the skills, dedication and empathy required to support and inspire students who face significant challenges in their educational journey? \n\nWe are working with a great specialist school in Oxford who are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for students who struggle with severe mental health needs.
As a specialist teaching assistant, you will play an important role in ensuring that all students are achieving their personal and academic goals.\n\nThe school looking for a passionate specialist support assistant are based in Oxford and are looking to add someone to their team starting asap! They need someone with a genuine passion for education and mental health, and someone who is keen to make a difference! \n\nAs a specialist teaching assistant your role will include providing specialised and tailored support to students, through the facilitation of their educational health care plans and intervention plans.
You will be involved in the development of student's social skills, emotional regulation and academic engagement, and ensure that all students are able to access their education in the same ways as their mainstream peers. \n\nThe responsibilities of a Specialist Teaching Assistant: \n\nDevelop and implement individual support plans in collaboration with educational staff\nMonitor and track student progress, reporting on emotional and behavioural changes\nProvide individualised support to students, addressing their emotional, social, and educational needs.\nHelp model healthy coping strategies and social skills\nSupport and encourage emotional awareness\nHelp create a safe and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning \n\nThe ideal Specialist Teaching Assistant will have: \n\nExperience supporting children and young people with educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs will be beneficial but not essential\nEducational background in Psychology, Criminology or Education will be advantageous\nStrong communication skills\nAn enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to apply for one \n\nThe experience provided in this role will equip you with the skills necessary to pave the way towards a career in psychology, educational psychology or education. You will have the opportunity to work alongside other professionals with vast experience in supporting additional needs.
An amazing career move for those looking to get their foot in the door. \n\nIf you are keen on a role like this or want to learn more, apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted should you be short-listed.
\n\nSpecialist Teaching Assistant \nOxford \nMental Health Needs \nIntervention Plans \nASAP Start \nFull Time \nLong term role Specialist Teaching Assistant - Oxford - ASAP Start - Full Time