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Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Newbury
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Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Newbury
Full-Time | ASAP Start | £90-£105 per day
Are you passionate about supporting children's emotional wellbeing while gaining valuable classroom experience?
A specialist school in Newbury is looking for a compassionate Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their experienced and supportive team. This rewarding full-time role is ideal for anyone considering careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Teaching, or Mental Health Services.
As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a variety of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, anxiety, trauma, and behavioural challenges. You'll play an important role in helping pupils feel secure, engaged, and confident both academically and emotionally.
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Role Details:
- Position: Mental Health Teaching Assistant
- Location: Newbury
- Pay: £90-£105 per day
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
- Start Date: ASAP
- Type: Full-time, long-term role
- Supporting: children and young people aged 3-19
The successful Mental Health Teaching Assistant will deliver one-to-one and small-group support, helping pupils regulate their emotions, improve resilience, and access learning successfully. You will collaborate with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to create a positive, nurturing learning environment where every student can thrive.
This Mental Health Teaching Assistant position is particularly well suited to graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Counselling, Education, or Health & Social Care, although applicants with relevant experience supporting children or vulnerable young people are equally encouraged to apply.
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Working as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant will allow you to develop practical skills in behaviour management, emotional regulation, safeguarding, and therapeutic approaches while making a genuine difference to pupils' daily lives.
The school is looking for a resilient, caring, and adaptable Mental Health Teaching Assistant who is committed to supporting young people through challenges and celebrating their progress.
If you're looking for a rewarding Mental Health Teaching Assistant opportunity that provides outstanding experience for future careers in mental health, education, or therapy, we'd love to hear from you.
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