Graduate Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Devizes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist mental health school in Devizes is seeking a Graduate Mental Health Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, fostering their emotional growth and promoting positive mental health. This role is ideal for graduates looking to gain experience in the mental health field, as training in therapeutic techniques will be provided. The position offers a salary between £85 to £95 per day, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Understanding challenges associated with mental health difficulties.
• Previous experience working with children or vulnerable adults preferred.
• Ability to support and promote positive mental health.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their education and emotional growth.
• Promote positive mental health and self-esteem.
• Help students identify and regulate their emotions.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Confidence

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Graduate Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Are you a graduate seeking a post‑graduate role? Are you interested in supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs? Are you caring, confident and empathetic? A unique specialist school in Devizes are looking for a graduate to join their growing team as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant. The school supports pupils with diagnosed social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as complex trauma, anxiety and associated behaviour challenges.

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting every pupil not only with their education, but also their emotional growth. You will help promote positive mental health and self‑esteem through relationship building, ensuring every student has the best chance in life, reaches their full potential, and works towards a positive future. By getting to know each pupil, you will help identify potential triggers for challenging behaviours. You will encourage self‑regulation by helping the students identify and label their emotions, while also demonstrating the value and importance of education to enhance their opportunities after they leave school.

This specialist mental health setting is looking for a graduate who is empathetic, patient and understands the challenges that come with mental health difficulties. If you are confident, caring and resilient, you will be a great fit for the school. Previous experience working with children or vulnerable adults would be beneficial, but not essential. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking for a post‑university role where you can build experience in the mental health or psychology field. Not only will you support extremely vulnerable children, you will also receive training and experience in using therapeutic techniques and restorative practices.

Role Details

• ASAP Start
• Devizes
• £85 to £95 per day
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm

If you are interested in this position, then apply today with your up‑to‑date CV!