Mental Heath and Wellbeing TA

Mental Health & Wellbeing Teaching Assistant

Mental Health & Wellbeing Teaching Assistant
Full Time | September Start | Long-Term - Tower Hamlets

Do you have experience supporting children or young people with mental health needs?

We are recruiting for a specialist education setting seeking a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Working alongside teaching and pastoral teams, you'll deliver emotional wellbeing support, help students regulate their emotions and build trusting relationships that enable young people to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Great transport links and parking available.

Responsibilities

Deliver 1:1 and small group wellbeing interventions
Support emotional regulation throughout the school day
Build positive relationships with students
Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff
Monitor student wellbeing and progress
Support safeguarding procedures
Help pupils overcome barriers to learning

Requirements

SEMH, SEND, CAMHS, Youth Work or Alternative Provision experience
Excellent communication skills
Calm and patient approach
Trauma-informed mindset
Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain one)Immediate interviews available
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed