School Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Academics Bedford, England Posted May 7, 2025

Full Time
GBP 460 – GBP 500 per week
Onsite
Entry Level

Job description

This Teaching Assistant opportunity is built around providing tailored support to students with a range of complex mental health and behavioural needs. It would suit someone who can bring warm, steady communication with children and families to the role.

How the role is set up

This is your chance to make a real difference as a School Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Bedford. Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant - Psychology & Criminology Graduate Opportunity.

Where someone would start

Provide tailored support to students with a range of complex mental health and behavioural needs. Collaborate with the clinical team to help students grow, develop, and overcome challenges. supporting learners and helping maintain a positive learning environment.

What is expected

  • Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate seeking to gain hands-on experience and further your career in mental health in the education and training sector?
  • Gain practical, hands-on experience working with students who require additional support.
  • Relevant teaching, instruction, or learner-support experience.

Job details

  • Full-Time, Long-Term - Mon-Fri, 08:30 - 15:30.
  • A degree in Psychology, Criminology, or a related field (experience with SEN is an advantage).
  • A passion for mental health and working with students with SEMH needs.
  • A genuine commitment to understanding and addressing the unique challenges in an SEN setting.

Requirements mentioned

  • SEN experience
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