Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Looking for Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Christchurch!

Job Title: Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Location: Christchurch
Salary: £11.85 - £13.43 per hour Start date: Immediately

Are you a dedicated and compassionate individual with a passion for supporting students with diverse needs, particularly in the areas of Mental Health, Anxiety, and Behaviour? GSL Education have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant at a SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school setting in Christchurch.

The SEMH school setting is specifically designed to address the unique needs of students with complex challenges related to Mental Health, Anxiety, and Behaviour. The school focuses on creating a supportive environment where all students have an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). The school's students present a mix of various needs, including ADHD, Autism, ensuring a comprehensive and tailored approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialised support to students with complex needs related to Mental Health, Anxiety, and Behaviour, ensuring their individual EHCPs are effectively implemented.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to create an inclusive and engaging curriculum that addresses the specific challenges associated with Mental Health, Anxiety, and Behaviour across various subjects, including outdoor education.
• Foster a positive and nurturing learning environment to promote social, emotional, and mental well-being, with a focus on addressing anxiety and behaviour challenges.

Ideal Candidate: GSL Education is seeking a compassionate and adaptable individual with the following qualities:

• A deep comprehension of the diverse needs associated with Mental Health, Anxiety, and Behaviour.
• An ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the unique requirements of individual students, particularly those facing Mental Health challenges.
• Many of our students are more independent, requiring support for their specific needs related to Mental Health, Anxiety, and Behaviour.
• Awareness that, due to the complexity of our students' needs, our setting attracts more funding, with a specific emphasis on addressing Mental Health, Anxiety, and Behaviour challenges.

Additional Information:

• All students of the SEMH setting will have an EHCP, emphasising the personalised approach to their education, with a specific focus on addressing Mental Health, Anxiety, and Behaviour challenges.
• The school setting encourages a deviation across the curriculum, including more outdoor education opportunities tailored to address Mental Health, Anxiety, and Behaviour challenges.
• Due to the complexity and students' needs, the school receives more substantial funding to better support their education, with a specific emphasis on Mental Health, Anxiety, and Behaviour support.
• While the challenges can be significant, the role offers immense satisfaction in contributing to the growth and development of students facing complex hurdles, particularly in the areas of Mental Health, Anxiety, and Behaviour.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of students with diverse needs, focusing on Mental Health, Anxiety, and Behaviour, and possess the qualities mentioned above, we invite you to apply as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant.

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are a suitable candidate for this role.

Join the team and be part of an environment dedicated to empowering students to overcome challenges related to Mental Health, Anxiety, and Behaviour, and thrive in their educational journey.

To work with GSL Education as Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service, and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists, and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about any of the positions mentioned above, please contact Elliott Dawson at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.