Mental Health Assistant / Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A school in Bristol is seeking a Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs. This full-time role offers a great opportunity for graduates in Psychology or related fields to gain invaluable experience while working closely with SEN students. The position involves collaborating with on-site therapists and psychologists to enhance the wellbeing and personal development of the children.

Qualifications

• Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates.
• Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant for children with mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Support children with behavioural and mental health issues.
• Collaborate with therapists and psychologists.
• Work with SEN students aged 8 to 18.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Resilience

Confidence

Education

Graduates qualified in Psychology

Graduates qualified in Counselling

Graduates qualified in Criminology

GCSEs in Maths and English

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs – Bristol

Would you like a role supporting the mental health of young people? A great platform for future psychologists, therapists or counsellors to gain relevant experience.

* Start ASAP
* £90 - £125 per day, depending on experience
* Full-time, Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4pm
* Term time only
* Bristol – BS16
* Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates

A school specialising in accommodating children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs is looking for Teaching Assistants to support children with behavioural and mental health issues.

* Working with SEN students aged 8 to 18 to support their wellbeing and personal development.
* Collaborate with therapists and psychologists based on-site at the school.
* Build frontline, practical experience with young people with significant SEMH needs.
* Gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs such as Autism and ADHD.

The right candidate:

* Graduates qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology OR with a strong educational background (GCSEs in Maths and English) and prior experience as a Teaching Assistant for children with mental health issues.
* Enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEMH.
* Resilient and confident to work with challenging behaviour.