Job description
Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Location: Poole
Salary: £12.82 to £14.72 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: January 2025
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time
GSL Education are looking for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant (TA) to join an outstanding school in Christchurch. As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant (TA), you will play a vital role in supporting children with mental health challenges, helping them to develop confidence, resilience, and a love for learning.
About the Role
As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant (TA), you will play a vital role in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for students with mental health challenges. Working closely with teachers and support staff, you will provide personalised assistance, helping students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and develop resilience. Your responsibilities will include offering one-to-one or small group support, promoting emotional well-being, and encouraging positive behaviours to help students thrive both academically and socially.
Responsibilities:
- Support students with mental health needs on a one-to-one or small group basis.
- Help implement strategies that promote emotional well-being and positive behaviour.
- Work closely with teachers and SEN teams to deliver tailored support plans.
- Build trust and rapport with students to encourage confidence and participation in learning.
- Monitor and record student progress, reporting any concerns to the SENCO or pastoral team.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant (TA) or in a similar role is advantageous.
- A strong understanding of mental health challenges in children and young people.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to form positive relationships with students and staff.
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting children’s needs.
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rates (£12.82 to £14.72).
- Flexible working options: Full-time or Part-time contracts.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive school environment.
- A dedicated consultant to support your journey with GSL Education.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
Why Join Us?
As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant (TA) with GSL Education, you will be part of a compassionate and dedicated team, working in an outstanding school that values student well-being. This role offers you the chance to empower young people, helping them overcome challenges and thrive both personally and academically.
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.
GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
For more information or to register your interest in the Mental Health Teaching Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.