Mental Health Teaching Assistant

2 weeks ago

Gravesend, United Kingdom Pink Tile Education - Kent Full time

**Mental Health Teaching Assistant - **Gravesend - Term time only - £75/85 per day**

Are you a compassionate and resilient individual with a strong commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of young people facing social emotional and mental health challenges and exhibiting challenging behaviours? If so, an impactful opportunity awaits you at our school. We are actively seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join our team and provide crucial support to our students.

**About Us**:
At our school, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for young people facing mental health difficulties and exhibiting challenging behaviours. As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in helping our students build essential skills and work towards improved mental well-being.

Position: Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Working Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday (Term time only)

**Salary**: £75 - £85 per day

**Role Responsibilities**:
Collaborate closely with our experienced teaching team to provide tailored support for young people facing mental health challenges and exhibiting challenging behaviours.

Implement the school’s behaviour management strategies and techniques to create a structured and positive classroom environment.

Foster a safe and supportive atmosphere that encourages emotional well-being and personal growth.

Provide one-on-one and group support during lessons, activities, and interventions.

Work collaboratively with teachers, counsellors, and therapists to facilitate holistic development for students.

Contribute to creating a calm and organized classroom setting.

**Qualities and Experience**:
While formal Mental Health qualifications are not mandatory, the following qualities and experience are highly valued for success in this role:

- Previous experience working with young people facing mental health challenges and challenging behaviours, ideally in a school or therapeutic setting.
- An interest in or studies related to psychology, counselling, or therapy, which can complement your ability to provide effective support.
- Empathy, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting individuals in improving their mental well-being.
- Strong communication and de-escalation skills to effectively manage challenging situations.
- Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the diverse emotional and behavioural needs of students.
- Life experience round SEMH and challenging behaviour can contribute to your understanding and connection with the challenges our students face.

Joining our school as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant offers a deeply fulfilling experience. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people by helping them navigate their mental health challenges and develop positive coping strategies. Working within a dedicated team of educators, you will contribute to providing an exceptional learning environment tailored to the unique needs of our students. In addition to personal fulfilment, we offer competitive compensation and ongoing training opportunities to enhance your expertise in supporting mental health and behaviour management.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming a Mental Health Teaching Assistant who shares our dedication to providing exceptional support and education to young people facing social emotional and mental health challenges and exhibiting challenging behaviours. Your commitment and unique insights will play a vital role in guiding these students towards improved well-being and academic success.
- Provide details for us to complete reference checks prior to employment. _
- Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with). _

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