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Therapeutic Support Assistant
Location: Wantage
Pay: £85-£95 per day
Start Date: ASAP
We are working with a great specialist school who are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for students who struggle with severe mental health needs and co-existing learning difficulties. As a therapeutic support assistant, you will focus on empowering students to achieve their full potential through tailored educational experiences and emotional support.
About the role:
In this role, you will provide specialised and tailored support to students who struggle with significant learning needs and other co-existing needs such as mental health and social and emotional needs. You will provide support to students that aligns with their educational health care plans and intervention plans. The aim is to ensure that all students are able to access their education in the same way as their mainstream peers. These students require someone who has a positive attitude, and someone who is passionate about making a difference.
The right Therapeutic Support Assistant will have:
- A positive attitude
- The ability to work well in teams
- Great communication skills
- A good understanding of the importance of safeguarding
- Must hold an enhanced DBS or be willing to apply for one
This opportunity will add amazing experience to your CV and will surely pave the way for aspiring psychologists or those looking to embark on a career in education. You will also gain valuable information and insight into mental health issues and equip you to be an advocate for mental health awareness and interventions to support students.
If this role sounds like something you would like to pursue, apply now! Interviews will be taking place soon and you d not want to miss out! You can apply directly to this advert and you will be contacted if you have been short-listed.
Key Information:
- Therapeutic Support Assistant
- Wantage
- ASAP Start
- Full time, Monday to Friday
- Long Term role
- Mental Health Support
- Early Intervention
Therapeutic Support Assistant - Wantage - ASAP Start - Full Time
