Therapeutic Support Assistant - Academics : Job Details

Therapeutic Support Assistant

Are you an aspiring psychologist and would love to support students with their metal health needs?

This amazing specialist school in Maidenhead are looking for a Therapeutic Support Assistant to join their team starting ASAP.

They are looking for someone who will facilitate and provide individualised support and interventions to their students.

The School:

• Look after students who ages between 4 and 16
• All students have been diagnosed with Autism and struggle with other co-existing needs
• Need support with building on communication skills, social skills and interpersonal skills
• Struggle with mental health needs that branch off into social and emotional needs as well
• This school also make use of a specific therapy during the school day - to which you will be given full training.

Responsibilities in your role as a Therapeutic Support Assistant:

• Provide 1 to 1 and group support to children with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Develop and implement individual support plans in collaboration with educational staff
• Provide individualised support to students, addressing their emotional, social, and educational needs.
• Facilitate group activities and promote positive peer interactions
• Provide guidance in emotional regulation and coping strategies
• Make use of the therapeutic interventions to best support the students

What you will gain from this role as a Therapeutic Support Assistant:

• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of students facing significant challenges
• The opportunity to work in a nurturing environment
• Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• 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.

Key Information:

• Therapeutic Support Assistant
• Maidenhead
• Mental Health work
• ASAP Start
• £75 to £90 per day
• Full time
• Training on the therapy provided

If you are ready to make a positive impact on the lives with children with social, emotional and mental health needs, please apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted if you have been short-listed.

Therapeutic Support Assistant - Maidenhead - ASAP Start - Full Time