Mental Health Teaching Assistant
| Job Type | Contract (Long Term) |
| Location | Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Area | Barnsley, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Support Staff |
| Salary | £85 - £105 per day |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | MHTASHEFF_1736928884 |
| Job Views | 10 |
- Description
Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Veritas Education is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join our team and support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges in the South Sheffield area. We have several part-time and full-time roles available.
The Role:
As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely with the class teacher to provide tailored support for students with trauma and SEMH needs. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting a class of 6-10 pupils, assisting the teacher in delivering quality education and emotional support.
- Helping the teacher plan and deliver personalised learning activities, with a focus on mental health and emotional well-being.
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to students, using a trauma-informed approach to meet their individual needs.
- Supporting pupils in building essential social, emotional, and communication skills, helping them develop resilience and effective coping strategies.
- Monitoring and reporting on students' progress, particularly in emotional and behavioural development, to inform teaching strategies.
- Assisting with managing classroom behaviour to ensure a safe and supportive environment for students with trauma and emotional challenges.
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly those who have experienced trauma or have mental health challenges. (Experience in an educational setting is preferred but not essential).
- A strong understanding of trauma-informed care and mental health issues in children.
- Patience, resilience, and the ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
- The skills to manage challenging behaviour using appropriate strategies tailored to emotional and mental health needs.
- The ability to respond to and support students' emotional and physical reactions effectively.
Application Requirements:
- An Enhanced DBS check.
- Proof of the right to work in the UK.
- Photo identification.
- Two satisfactory references.
- Experience working with children or adults with Special Educational Needs or mental health challenges.
If you have the necessary experience and qualities to excel in the role of Mental Health Teaching Assistant, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your full CV to apply.
For more information or to discuss the role further, please contact Scott at Veritas Education on 0113 403 2200 or email skelly@veritas-education.com.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
