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Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs - Bracknell
ASAP Start - Full-Time position
Platform for future psychologists, therapists, counsellors, and other relevant fields such as criminal justice

Would you like a role supporting the mental health of young people?

An inclusive specialist school for children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs in Bracknell is looking for Teaching Assistants to support children aged 8 to 18 with trauma, mental health, and behavioral challenges, including Looked After Children. Graduates qualified in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology would be ideal, but candidates with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply!

This Mental Health Specialist School in Bracknell has excellent transport links and is seeking full-time staff to start ASAP. The SEN students all have significant developmental trauma, emotional needs, and behavioral challenges, so the successful teaching assistant will play a crucial role in supporting each individual's well-being and personal development.

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for the successful mental health assistant to work alongside therapists and psychologists on-site at the school. In this role, you will gain practical, frontline experience with young people who have significant needs, learning how to communicate and support them with the help of trained professionals and experienced team members. Additionally, you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs such as Autism and ADHD. This position is excellent for anyone aspiring to become an educational or occupational psychologist, therapist, counsellor, teacher, or even a criminal justice officer!

Position Details:

Job Title: Teaching Assistant for children with Mental Health Needs
Focus: Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
Start: ASAP
Location: Bracknell
Pay: £83 - £90 per day
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 am to 4:00 pm)
Ideal for: Psychology/Counselling Graduates
Experience: Not essential but desiredThe children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and ready for a challenge. Although their emotional and mental health needs are the primary focus, suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, including personal experience with family. A Level 3 qualification or higher is required, and a Degree is highly desirable.

If you are interested in this Learning Support Specialist position, please contact Tiffene @ Academics by applying to this advert directly.

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