Mental Health Support Assistant

Academics; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Milton Keynes is seeking a SEN Mental Health Support Assistant to work in classes with a focus on supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The role requires an enthusiastic individual with an understanding of diverse learning needs, preferably with an undergraduate degree or relevant SEN experience. Responsibilities include working closely with students to develop personal skills through various activities. A competitive salary of £450-£500 per week is offered for this long-term position.

Qualifications

• Preferable previous experience working with SEN children.
• Knowledge of mental health effects, especially in girls.
• Interest in diverse skills like sports, cooking, and photography.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs in classes of 3-6 pupils.
• Focus on building personal skills through diverse interests.

Skills

SEN experience

Understanding of mental health

Interest in diverse activities

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field

Good grades in English and Maths

Job description

Job Title

SEN Mental Health Support Assistant

Location & Salary

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £450-£500 per week

Start Date & Contract

Start date: ASAP or January
Contract type: Long Term, 5 days a week, 8:30‑16:30

Responsibilities

You will be working in classes of 3‑6 pupils with a staff‑to‑student ratio of 1:1. You will support children with additional needs associated with social, emotional and mental health challenges.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree (preferable) and/or previous SEN experience, ideally for Criminology and Psychology graduates
• Good general education levels in English and Maths, grade 5 and above desired
• Working knowledge of how mental health and autism affect girls compared to boys, points often overlooked
• A real focus on outside interests that diversify away from core subjects, building key and personal skills – sport, cooking, coding, dance, hairdressing, photography
• Knowledge, keen interest or understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs (SEMH elements of the provision)

About the Provision

The Alternative Provision is situated in Milton Keynes supporting boys and girls with a range of additional needs associated with social, emotional and mental health challenges. It is a larger primary and secondary provision with over 50 students, aged 5‑19. The school offers a restorative, therapeutic approach to education and behaviour management, engaging children in key and personal skills they can use in and out of school.