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Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs – Bath

Would you like a role supporting the mental health of young people? A great platform for future psychologists, therapists or counsellors to gain relevant experience.

  • Start ASAP
  • £83-£95 per day, depending on experience
  • Full-time, Monday – Friday 8.30am to 4pm
  • Term time only
  • Bath – BA2
  • Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates

A school that specialises in accommodating children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs are looking for Teaching Assistants to support children with behavioural and mental health issues.

  • Working with SEN students aged 4 to 11 to support their wellbeing and personal development.
  • Work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school
  • Build frontline, practical experience with young people with significant SEMH needs
  • Gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs such as Autism and ADHD.

The right candidate

  • Graduates who have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology OR a good education background (GCSE’s in Maths and English) plus prior experience as a Teaching Assistant for children with mental health issues
  • Enthusiastic and passionate about making a different in the lives of children with SEMH
  • Resilient and confident to work with challenging behaviour

If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant / Teaching Assistant position, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson