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Mental Health Teaching AssistantWorthing - West Sussex - Education - SEN - SEMH - MLD - Mental Health Teaching Assistant - £93-105Are you wanting to make a difference for children and young people with Special Needs?This specialist school in Worthing is looking for compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant's to join the team. The school supports children and young people who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and/or Autism Spectrum conditions. These pupils may have experienced disrupted education, school refusal, anxiety or exclusion, find mainstream setting overwhelming, need small groups, high adult consistency and trusted relationships to succeed. A Mental Health Teaching Assistant is a great way to kick start your career within the SEN sector. With this role in Worthing, you will have the chance to work closely aside and network with a range of professionals, such as, Therapists and Counsellors. This is an amazing opportunity to get your 'foot in the door', whilst gaining first-hand experience and expanding your knowledge and skillsets. If you are looking for career progression routes that include SEN Teacher, Youth Worker, Counsellor, Social Worker, and many more, then this job in Worthing is for you!Job role and responsibilities for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant:Assist the class teacher with the learning experienceProvide dedicated support to pupils with learning or behavioural challengesAbility to build trusted and effective relationships with the pupilsWilling to do 1:1 and small group support and work with pupilsFollow the safeguarding guidelines and implement them xrexnqw in the classroomHave good communication and interpersonal skillsBe a good listener with a compassionate and caring approachNeeds to attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPDAble to commute to Worthing**Start date ASAP, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
**Fantastic on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all pupils
**Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
**£102.96 per day
**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship