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Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs - Bristol

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.

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£90 - £125 per day, depending on experience
Full-time, Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4pm
Term time only
Bristol - BS16
Ideal for Psychology/Counselling GraduatesA 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 8 to 18 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 behaviourIf 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

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children