Make a positive impact in Romsey as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant.
Mental Health Teaching Assistant Location: Romsey Salary: £76.92 - £95.68 per day Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Full-Time Start Date: Immediate Are you passionate about supporting students with mental health needs?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school environment in Romsey .
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students facing mental health challenges.
As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant , you will collaborate closely with teachers to provide personalised support for students, helping them to navigate their educational journey while addressing their mental health needs.
Your role will be essential in fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
Responsibilities as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant: Offer personalised assistance to students experiencing mental health challenges, ensuring students feel safe and supported.
Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and respected.
Track student behaviour and emotional well-being, providing constructive feedback and insights to teachers and parents.
Engage with students during break times and extracurricular activities, helping to facilitate positive social interactions.
Work with teachers to implement strategies and interventions tailored to individual student needs.
Maintain open lines of communication with teachers, parents, and external professionals regarding student progress and well-being.
Promote social skills and emotional resilience, guiding students in developing coping mechanisms and problem-solving abilities.
Requirements for the Mental Health Teaching Assistant role: Previous experience working with children or young people , especially those with mental health needs.
Strong knowledge of mental health challenges and supportive strategies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with students, teachers, and parents.
Collaborative skills to work effectively with teachers and support staff.
Willingness to adjust to students' changing needs and implement individualised support plans.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education is committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Romsey.
For more information or to register your interest in the Mental Health Teaching Assistant role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
Join us as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant and help students achieve their full potential while prioritising their mental well-being!