Children's Mental Health Assistant

Vision for Education - Teesside - SEND; Richmond; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment agency is seeking a Children's Mental Health Assistant in Darlington to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The role requires a caring and adaptable individual who has experience with young people or vulnerable adults. You will help develop students' educational, social, and emotional skills within a supportive classroom environment. Excellent daily pay and a range of professional development opportunities are included in this role.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training

Generous referral bonus scheme

Access to dedicated support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Must be patient and adaptable to support each young person.

Responsibilities

• Support students' educational, social, and emotional development.
• Assist young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

Skills

Caring personality

Experience with social/emotional needs

Adaptability

Patience

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Children's Mental Health Assistant

Location: Darlington.

Pay: £85-£95 per day.

Start date: January 2026.

The School and Role

A specialist school in Darlington is looking for 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.
• Have experience of working with those with social, emotional, or mental health needs.
• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
• Be patient, caring and adaptable to each young person you will support.
• 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 an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Benefits

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
• Vision for Education does 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.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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