Teaching Assistant - Mental Health and Behavioural School

Can you work with people and children with challenging behaviours, mental health needs, or social and emotional disabilities?

Are you confident working with people with Autism (ASD/ASC), ADHD, SEMH, or other comorbid disabilities?

The Job…

You'll be kept busy, working in a school for children with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs). Your role will be to support children in the classroom to manage their own behaviour and emotions, engage with tasks set by the class teacher, and reach their potential. You'll by dynamic, resilient, and flexible; dedicated to supporting pupils to achieve and progress. You'll work on learning activities, promote independence, and encourage pupils to become emotionally literate, and effective communicators.

You'll Be...

Experienced working with people with additional needs, in particular; mental health, challenging behaviour, emotional, social, ASD, and co-morbid conditions
Skilled in engaging with young people
Able to hold student attention and focus with excellent communication skills
Promote happiness, self-reliance and encourage positive interactionsWe're… Academics!

Academics are an established and respected education recruiter
Generous rates of pay
A dedicated SEN Consultant
A large number of schools exclusive to Academics
Honest and friendly service
Access to our 'Refer a Friend' schemeOur staff say…

'Academics are an excellent supply agency, working with integrity and care to their teachers.'
'Excellent company, excellent staff. They listen to what you have to say and do their best to match your requirements and their needs.'
'This is definitely the best agency I have ever worked for.'Could this be the role for you? Send your CV over, or give me a call!

Is this role not what you're looking for? We are constantly in need of talented education staff to fill a wide variety of positions. Please get in touch and we're happy to discuss our opportunities with you