Graduate - Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Are you looking to kick-start your career in the Mental Health Sector? Are you looking for a role where you can support the mental health of young people? A well-respected specialist school near Farnham is looking for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The students range between 10 and 16 years old, and face a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, and challenges including trauma, anxiety, OCD, and behavioural issues. The students therefore need a Mental Health Teaching Assistant who will be dedicated to being a consistent role model, is committed to building strong relationships, is empathetic and up for a challenge The school is located in the beautiful Surrey Hills and has on-site parking. The ideal Mental Health Teaching Assistant must be open-minded, resilient, and knowledgeable about mental health. The perfect candidate will have experience with SEN children and/or adults in any setting. Graduates in Psychology, Criminology or Counselling would also be perfect for this position. If you are looking to kick-start your career in Psychology, Mental Health or Education, then this Mental Health Teaching Assistant role is the perfect opportunity for you. You really will be having a positive impact on the lives of children and young people who need it most. Start date ASAP / September 2024 £80-£85 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-4pm, PAYE, term time only Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd, if you are interested in the Mental Health Teaching Assistant role: (phone number removed) Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate. Mental Health Teaching Assistant