SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant
ASAP Start
Location: Melksham
A fantastic Special Needs School in Melksham 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 providing integrated education and therapeutic support for every child with a significant focus on well-being.
As an SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils, monitor their academic achievements, and support 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 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. Additionally, you will gain experience and further your knowledge of neurodiversity, mental health difficulties, and the challenges young people face.
Job Details:
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!
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