Child Mental Health Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; South Shields; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible days and locations

Competitive PAYE pay

24/7 consultant support

Ongoing CPD/training

Job summary

Vision For Education Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Children's Mental Health Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in Sunderland and surrounding areas. You will help engage learners, de-escalate situations, and deliver targeted interventions as part of a long-term assignment with potential permanency.

The role offers flexible days and locations, competitive PAYE rates, and ongoing training. DBS check and right to work are required.

Qualifications

• Use judgement and creativity to plan and deliver interventions according to the needs of the young people
• The ability to use initiative and be proactive
• Kind and nurturing approach to the complex needs young people can face

Responsibilities

• Work with children who have Social and Emotional Mental Health needs to engage them and support learning
• De-escalate challenging situations and ensure pupil safety
• Deliver planned interventions and support as part of the school team

Skills

Judgement & Creativity

Initiative

Kindness & Empathy

Job description

Children's Mental Health Assistant

Sunderland

£450-500 per week

ASAP 2026

Do you have a passion for working with young people?
Do you want a flexible work/life balance?
Would you consider yourself a kind, patient and empathetic person?
Start the process now to be ready to work in September.

The School and Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team as a Children's Mental Health Assistant in the North Tyneside area. Asa Children's Mental Health Assistant, you will be working with children who have a diagnosis of Social and Emotional Mental Health needs. One of your biggest roles will be ensuring they are engaged and being able to de-escalate any challenging situations. This Children's Mental Health Assistantrole is long term and potentially permanent. All candidates are subject to a Right to Work Check and need a DBS on the Update Service.

Requirements

The desired Children's Mental Health Assistantwill have;

• Use judgement and creativity to plan and deliver interventions according to the needs of the young people
• The ability to use initiative and be proactive
• Kind and nurturing approach to the complex needs young people can face

As aChildren's Mental Health Assistant.part of our team, you benefit from:

• Explore Different Settings - Experience a variety of schools, year groups, and classroom styles to build your confidence and skill set
• Great Rates, Paid Right - Enjoy competitive daily pay, processed through the reliable PAYE system
• Freedom to Choose - Pick the days and locations that suit you, making it easier to balance work with your personal life
• Focus on Support - Many roles require no planning or marking after hours, giving you a healthier work-life balance
• Test the Waters - Try out different schools before committing to a permanent role, with no long-term pressure
• Ongoing Training - Access regular CPD sessions and training to keep your skills fresh and up to date
• You're Never Alone - Get 24/7 support from a dedicated consultant who's with you every step of the way

Aboutus

We are a market-leadingeducation supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you are aChildren's Mental Health Assistantwhocan enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

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