Mental Health Teaching Assistant

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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 Guildford 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 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:
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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