Job description
Are you equipped with the skills and experience to support the mental health and well-being of young people?
GSL Education are currently collaborating with a remarkableschool situated in Ringwood that is seeking a compassionate and proactive Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide tailored educational support to students, helping them achieve their full potential.
Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Location: Ringwood
Salary: £76.92 - £95.68 per day (Depending on experience)
Contract type: Full-time/Permanent
Start date: Immediate
About the Role:
As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who need extra help with their emotional and mental health to support their education. You will have the chance to make a real difference in a school that cares about the well-being of both its students and staff.
Essential Qualities That We Are Looking For:
- Provide intensive support to students with mental health needs, helping them manage their emotional well-being and engage fully in their education.
- Assist teachers in developing and implementing individualised support plans for students experiencing mental health challenges.
- Create a nurturing and supportive environment that promotes positive mental health and well-being.
- Monitor and record student progress, offering regular feedback to teachers, parents and mental health professionals as necessary.
- Facilitate open communication between students, staff and families to ensure comprehensive support for each student’s needs.
- Promote awareness and understanding of mental health issues within the school community.
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities to stay informed about best practices in mental health support.
The Successful Candidate Will:
- Have experience working with young people in a supportive role, preferably in an education or mental health setting.
- Have a caring and patient attitude, along with strong communication skills.
- Have profound knowledge and understanding of mental health issues and their impact on learning.
- Possess a commitment to promoting well-being and positive behaviour.
- Have the ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
What Do We Want From You: To thrive in these roles, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an updated CV (with two relevant references from the last two years and covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps)
- An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education).
Join GSL Education Today!
- Work in a collaborative and supportive team that values your contributions.
- Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Gain valuable experience working in different educational settings and with a variety of students.
- Continuous support from a dedicated consultant.
We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and make a significant impact on the educational journey of students.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest inthe ‘Mental Health Teaching Assistant’ role,or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.