Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Crawley - West Sussex - Education - Mental health - SEN - SEMH - MLD - £93-105
Are you wanting to make a difference for children and young people with Special Needs?
This specialist secondary school in Crawley is looking for a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join the team. The setting caters for young people who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and/or Autism Spectrum conditions. These pupils may have experienced disrupted education, school refusal, anxiety or exclusion, find mainstream setting overwhelming, need small groups, high adult consistency and trusted relationships to succeed.
A Mental Health Teaching Assistant is a great way to kick start your career within the SEN sector. With this role in Crawley, you will have the chance to work closely aside and network with a range of professionals, such as, Therapists and Counsellors. This is an amazing opportunity to get your 'foot in the door', whilst gaining first-hand experience and expanding your knowledge and skillsets. If you are looking for career progression routes that include SEN Teacher, Youth Worker, Social Worker, Counsellor, Educational Psychologist, and many more, then this job in Crawley is for you!
Job role and responsibilities for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant:
- Assist the class teacher with the learning experience
- Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning, physical, sensory, or behavioural challenges
- Ability to build trusted and effective relationships with the pupils
- Willing to do 1:1 and small group support and work with pupils
- Follow the safeguarding guidelines and implement them in the classroom
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills
- Be a good listener with a compassionate and caring approach
- Needs to attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD
- Able to commute to Crawley
**Start date October or ASAP, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
**Fantastic on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all pupils
**Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
**£93-£105 per day
**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship
- Candidates registering with Academics will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate
Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics if interested in the Mental Health Teaching Assistant role:
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Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Crawley employer: Academics Careers
This lovely school in Dartford is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration among staff. With a strong commitment to professional development, the school provides ample opportunities for growth and leadership within the drama department, making it an ideal environment for passionate educators eager to inspire the next generation of performers.
