Flexible Children's Mental Health Assistant - Schools

Vision for Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Competitive PAYE pay

Choose locations

No long-term commitment

CPD training

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd in Hexham is seeking a Children’s Mental Health Assistant to support pupils with Social and Emotional Mental Health needs. You will help keep learners engaged and apply de‑escalation techniques to maintain a positive classroom environment.

This long‑term role offers flexible working options and dedicated consultant support, with opportunities to progress into permanent positions. DBS and Right to Work checks are required.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver interventions tailored to the needs of each young person
• Demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach
• Maintain a kind and nurturing attitude toward complex needs

Responsibilities

• Engage pupils with Social and Emotional Mental Health needs
• De-escalate challenging situations effectively
• Support school staff with consistent behavioural approaches

Skills

Judgement & creativity

Proactivity

Kind & nurturing

Job description

Vision for Education Ltd in Hexham is seeking a Children’s Mental Health Assistant to support pupils with Social and Emotional Mental Health needs. You will help keep learners engaged and apply de‑escalation techniques to maintain a positive classroom environment.

This long‑term role offers flexible working options and dedicated consultant support, with opportunities to progress into permanent positions. DBS and Right to Work checks are required.