Mental Health Teaching Assistant

2 weeks ago


Weymouth, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for supporting students' mental health and creating a nurturing learning environment. As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students, teachers, and other support staff to provide assistance and guidance to students experiencing mental health challenges.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-on-one or small group support sessions for students, focusing on coping strategies, emotional regulation, and self-care techniques.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of education plans for students with mental health concerns.
  • Monitor students' progress and communicate effectively with teachers and parents/guardians regarding any concerns or developments.
  • Participate in staff training sessions related to mental health awareness, trauma-informed practices, and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all relevant privacy laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

  • Experience working with children or adolescents in an educational or mental health setting. We will also consider those with experience supporting adults with similar needs.
  • Strong understanding of mental health issues affecting students, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle crisis situations effectively.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying informed about best practices in mental health support for students.

A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Education, or a related field will be beneficial but is not essential.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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