Children's Mental Health Assistant

Harmonia Careers; Redcar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Children's Mental Health Assistant to work in Marske-by-the-Sea. The role involves providing support to kids with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs within a small classroom environment, ensuring their educational and emotional development is met. Candidates should have relevant experience and a caring personality, with the position offering excellent weekly pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent weekly pay via PAYE

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free professional development training

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with social, emotional, or mental health needs.
• Relevant experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support students in their educational, social, and emotional development.
• Work within a classroom setting with small class sizes.
• Assist young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Adaptability

Job description

Vision for Education is looking for a Children's Mental Health Assistant to work in a SEMH (Social and Emotional Mental Health needs) school setting in Marske-by-the-Sea.

Location: Marske-by-the-Sea

Salary: £85-£95 per day

Start date: September 2025

The School and Role

A specialist school in Marske-by-the-Sea is seeking a Children's Mental Health Assistant to support young people and children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will be based inside the classroom supporting students within their education. Class sizes are small to ensure the needs of each pupil are met. You will be responsible for supporting their educational, social, and emotional development.

Requirements

• Have a caring, supportive, and nurturing personality.
• Experience working with individuals with social, emotional, or mental health needs.
• Relevant experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Patience, caring nature, and adaptability to support each young person.
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff will undergo thorough interviewing, referencing checks, and must hold or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

About Vision For Education

Vision for Education is a leading education recruitment agency dedicated to the learning and development of young people. We have branches nationwide and are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary, and SEND teaching and support staff.

What We Offer

• Excellent weekly pay via PAYE.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to conditions).
• Pension contributions (after qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR regulations.
• Free professional development training, including Team Teach, safeguarding, and child protection updates.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Support from a dedicated consultant.

We welcome applications from all community sections, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and contact details via our website. For more info or an informal chat, contact us by phone or email.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Information Services