Trainee Therapy Assistant

Trainee Therapy Assistant

An excellent role has recently become available to support students who struggle with learning difficulties in the classroom!

• This highly regarded specialist school look after students between the ages of 4 and 16 who have a primary diagnosis of Autism.
• Your role will be to mainly support learners while incorporating therapy and their curriculum.
• You will ensure that they are reaching all their goals both academically and personally, ensuring that they are reaching all the necessary age-appropriate milestones!
• Your role as a mental health support assistant will also include providing general classroom support to the class teacher.
• These duties will include helping manage general classroom behaviour, help with lesson preparation, help keep the class tidy and listen to the students read and practice their phonics.
• The successful Mental Health Support Assistant will be calm and compassionate but also confident.
• You will take initiative well and be able to adapt your approach to match the needs of the children.
• Some children in the class will need extra support.
• Some may have learning difficulties and need help to stay on track with their tasks.
• Experience working with children will be beneficial, but not essential.
• Personality is most important. If you are confident and bubbly then this school wants to hear from you!
• Individuals who are working towards a career in psychology, education or any other related field are most welcome to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working with vulnerable children.

Key information:

• Mental Health Support Assistant
• Maidenhead
• Training Provided
• £85 - £95 per day
• Term time only
• Small class sizes
• Good travel links
• Full time

Apply now as interviews are taking place as soon as next week! You don't want to miss out!

Mental Health Support Assistant - Maidenhead- ASAP Start