At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with mental health needs and help them thrive in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Leading specialist SEMH provision in Aylesbury dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and clear progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a compassionate team focused on positive outcomes for every pupil.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable learners every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in mental health support or relevant degree in Psychology or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Aylesbury Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of young people?
Do you have experience supporting children or young people with mental health needs, trauma, anxiety or challenging behaviour?
If you're patient, resilient and passionate about helping vulnerable learners succeed, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Academics is working in partnership with a leading specialist SEMH provision in Aylesbury to recruit a Mental Health Teaching Assistant for a September start.
This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
The Role As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils aged 5-16 with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs.
Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and behaviour specialists, you will help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.
Your responsibilities will include: Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
Helping students regulate their emotions and develop positive coping strategies.
Promoting engagement with learning through structured, consistent support.
Building trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences.
Encouraging positive behaviour using restorative and therapeutic approaches.
Working collaboratively with the wider school team to deliver personalised support plans.
About You The school is looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and committed to improving the lives of young people.
You may have experience in: SEMH or SEN settings Youth work Residential care Alternative provision or PRUs Behaviour mentoring Children's support work Mental health services Applications are also welcomed from graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Social Work, Counselling or related subjects who are looking to build experience within education.
What the School Offers Temp-to-perm opportunity with a September start.
Salary between £19,000 and £24,000 , depending on experience.
Ongoing training and professional development.
A therapeutic, relationship-focused approach to behaviour.
Clear progression opportunities into SEN, behaviour, pastoral or therapy-based roles.
A welcoming and highly supportive staff team committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every pupil.
Apply Today If you're looking for a career where every day makes a difference and you want to support young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, we'd love to hear from you.
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