School Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Looking to start your career in teaching this October as a School Mental Health Teaching Assistant? Have you recently graduated with a Psychology degree or you're an experienced Teaching Assistant and are wanting to take the next steps in your career within the education and training sector, with the desire to work closely with the Clinical team within the school?! This role is for you!! This School Mental Health Teaching Assistant role is an ideal opportunity if you aspire to have a career focussed on Counselling, Men Health, Wellbeing, Criminal, Social or Youth Justice, or looking at elements of social care for example. This SEN school in Luton is looking is looking for SEN Psychology and Criminology Graduates to become their School Mental Health Teaching Assistant, to provide first class support to children with complex social, emotional and mental health needs, ADHD, and communication difficulties, Down syndrome and some speech, language and communication needs. Job Title: School Mental Health Teaching Assistant Sector: Education and Training Location: Luton Salary Scale: £460-£500 per week - this figure includes holiday pay Contract type: Long Term Contract, 5 days a week, 8:30 - 16:30 It is the perfect position for someone in Luton and the surrounding areas in search of hands-on experience working with social, emotional mental health needs to develop their understanding and knowledge through education and training. If you're looking for a career in youth work then this opportunity is not to be missed. What is required? An Undergraduate Degree (preferable) and/or previous SEN experience, ideal for Criminology and Psychology Graduates An interest in mental health and Autism Knowledge, keen interest or understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs (SEMH elements of the provision) Local Commute to Luton To register your interest for the School Mental Health Teaching Assistant role in Luton contact Gary @ Academics today. Interviews are taking place throughout August with a view to a September start