Graduate Metal Health SEN Assistant

Graduate Metal Health SEN Assistant Primary School 

Position: Graduate Mental Health Assistant

Start Date: September 2024

Primary School for Children with Special Needs and Emotional Issues

Overview: Are you a passionate graduate or soon-to-be graduate aspiring to become an Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or mental health support worker? Do you seek a rewarding role in a school setting, working with children who have special needs and emotional challenges? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role: We are looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants (TAs) to join our team starting in September 2024. This role is ideal for graduates in Psychology or Criminology who are aiming to build a career in mental health or educational support. You will be working in a school that caters to students with various needs, including Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH), Autism, and behavioral difficulties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to students with special needs and emotional issues
• Assist in the implementation of individualized education plans
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff to create a nurturing environment
• Help students with their academic and social development

Ideal Candidate:

• Graduate or soon-to-be graduate in Psychology, Criminology, or a related field
• Aspiring Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or mental health support worker
• Passionate about working with children with special needs
• Motivated, empathetic, and committed to making a positive impact
• Some experience working with children in various settings is beneficial
• Willing to commit to at least 12 months, providing consistency for the children

What We Offer:

• An exciting and challenging role with real impact
• A supportive and dynamic school environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

If you are ready to take on this fulfilling role and make a difference in the lives of children with special needs, we would love to hear from you!

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.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.