Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Reading

Come and join our dedicated team in a lovely specialist school in Reading!

They are on the hunt for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to make a profound impact on their students. The school is based in Reading and the position is to start ASAP.

What you'll do as a Mental Health Assistant:

• As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment while ensuring that all students receive the individualised guidance they need to thrive in the classroom.
• During your work as a mental health teaching assistant, you will have the opportunity to work with students aged 4 to 16 - a great opportunity to support a variety of ages!
• You will engage with them and help the class teacher deliver tailored support and guidance based on their individual and unique learning requirements.
• Your job will be to inspire and motivate the students while also building on their confidence.
• You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the class teacher and help to implement strategies and interventions that will promote not only their academic growth but also their confidence and ability to overcome challenges.
• While working as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will benefit from being surrounded by a supportive team of staff and have opportunities to shadow and learn from other experienced professionals.
• An amazing opportunity if you are looking for a stepping stone into a career in education, psychology or as a counsellor or therapist.

The successful Mental Health Teaching Assistant:

• To be successful in the role as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will need to have a passion and an eagerness to make a difference.
• You will be compassionate and empathetic but also confident.
• Some experience working with children is essential.
• Experience working with children who have additional needs or struggle with a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD or other challenging needs will be at an advantage.
• If you are looking to make a difference, then apply now! This role will surely be rewarding.

Key information:

• Mental Health Teaching Assistant
• Reading
• £90 - £110 per day
• Good travel links
• ASAP Start

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Reading - ASAP Start - Term Time position