Mental Health and Wellbeing Teaching Assistant

Are you looking to gain some first-hand experience before become a clinical / Educational Psychologist?

Do you want to support vulnerable individuals and give them the best opportunities possible?

If so, we are working with a modern and pupil-centred Primary School in the Borough of Waltham Forest in South East London who are looking for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Teaching Assistant to join their supportive, friendly and hardworking team. The successful candidate will work alongside the brilliant SEND, Pastoral and Safeguarding teams to address the additional needs required by students to reduce barriers to learning.

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Teaching Assistant Role will include the following responsibilities:

Mentoring students with SEND, SEMH and Safeguarding requirements.
Developing strong relationships with pupils
Planning and running group sessions and 1:1 session addressing the needs of the students.If the Mental Health and Wellbeing Teaching Assistant role sounds like the opportunity for you, then please read on below to find out further information!

Mental Health and Wellbeing Teaching Assistant Job Description

Primary School based role
Based in the Borough of Waltham Forest
£105-£110 per day
Full-time, full academic year
Working with Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Starting ASAPIdeal Mental Health and Wellbeing Teaching Assistant

A graduate with an interest in SEMH or SEN
Or non-graduates with mentoring or counselling experience is desirable
Previous experience or a passion for working with young people to make a positive impact on their lives
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust
Hardworking, resilient and positiveThe School offers…

A supportive leadership team that takes staff wellbeing seriously and wants to see their staff progress and flourish
Opportunities to work alongside Counsellors, Therapists, Psychologists and more
A commitment to continued professional development
Energetic and enthusiastic students who are excited to learnIf you are interested in this Mental Health and Wellbeing Teaching Assistant role, then apply now! Send your CV to Charlie at EdEx and you will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted!)

Mental Health and Wellbeing Teaching Assistant