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Location: BristolStart Date: ASAPSalary: £90 - £100 per dayHours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pmDuration: Ongoing
Are you passionate about supporting young people with mental health needs?Are you looking to build experience in education and training before pursuing a career in psychology, therapy, counselling, or criminal justice?
An inclusive specialist school in Bristol is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs - Bristol to support children aged 8 to 18 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, trauma, and behavioural challenges. Many of the students are Looked After Children who require additional support to thrive in an educational setting.
The Role:- Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs - Bristol, supporting young people with mental health difficulties, trauma, and challenging behaviour
- Assisting students with Autism, ADHD, and other Special Educational Needs
- Working alongside therapists and psychologists to provide a nurturing and supportive environment
- Encouraging personal development and emotional resilience in students
- Gaining hands-on experience in education and training
- Graduate in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or a related field (desirable)
- Experience working with children or young people in any setting (personal or professional)
- Confident, resilient, and adaptable to work with challenging behaviour
- Passionate about mental health and supporting vulnerable children
- Level 3 qualification or higher required
- Fantastic platform for aspiring psychologists, therapists, counsellors, teachers, or those in criminal justice
- Excellent opportunity to gain education and training experience in a specialist setting
- Supportive school environment with ongoing professional development opportunities
- Full-time, long-term role with potential career progression
This Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs - Bristol role is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience in a specialist setting. If you are based in Bristol and interested in this opportunity, apply directly to this advert today.
Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs
