At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with learning difficulties and help them achieve their academic and personal goals.
- Company: A highly regarded specialist school focused on nurturing students with Autism.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, training provided, and term-time only work.
- Other info: Small class sizes and good travel links; perfect for aspiring psychologists or educators.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Calm, compassionate, and confident individuals; experience with children is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
An excellent role has recently become available to support students who struggle with learning difficulties in the classroom! This highly regarded specialist school looks after students between the ages of 4 and 16 who have a primary diagnosis of Autism. Your role will be to mainly support learners while incorporating therapy and their curriculum. You will ensure that they are reaching all their goals both academically and personally, ensuring that they are reaching all the necessary age-appropriate milestones!
Responsibilities
- Your role as a Mental Health Assistant will also include providing general classroom support to the class teacher.
- These duties will include helping manage general classroom behaviour, helping with lesson preparation, keeping the class tidy, and listening to the students read and practice their phonics.
Profile / Qualifications
- The successful Mental Health Assistant will be calm and compassionate but also confident.
- You will take initiative well and be able to adapt your approach to match the needs of the children.
- Some children in the class will need extra support. Some may have learning difficulties and need help to stay on track with their tasks.
- Experience working with children will be beneficial, but not essential. Personality is most important.
- If you are confident and bubbly then this school wants to hear from you!
- Individuals who are working towards a career in psychology, education or any other related field are most welcome to apply.
- This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working with vulnerable children.
Key information
- Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant Oxford
- Training Provided
- £85 - £100 per day
- Term time only
- Small class sizes
- Good travel links
- ASAP Start
Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Oxford employer: Academics Ltd.
Join a forward-thinking education provider in Uttoxeter that values your contributions and fosters a supportive work culture. With flexible supply roles, you'll enjoy the opportunity to engage with diverse pupils while benefiting from extensive professional development resources. This is an excellent employer for passionate teachers seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a dynamic environment.
