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