Mental Health Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is looking for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Milton Keynes. This long-term role offers hands-on experience in supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Candidates should ideally have an undergraduate degree and an interest in mental health. The position is full-time during school hours and provides valuable exposure for those pursuing careers in social justice or youth work.

Qualifications

• This role suits candidates with experience or interest in mental health and SEN.
• Candidates should have good GCSEs in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Support social, emotional, and mental health needs of students.
• Work in classes of 3-6 pupils with a 1:1 staff-to-student ratio.

Skills

Experience in mental health

Understanding of autism

Good GCSEs in English and Maths

Interest in extracurricular activities

Knowledge of diverse learning needs

Education

Undergraduate Degree (preferred)

Job description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduate

Location: Milton Keynes

The Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA) opportunity is ideal for those aspiring to careers in Counselling, Men's Health, Wellbeing, Criminal Justice, Social or Youth Justice, or social care.

Can you demonstrate the value of education to students while building relationships and ensuring their safety?

Job Details

• Title: SEN Mental Health Teaching Assistant
• Salary: £450-525 per week
• Start Date: ASAP or September
• Contract: Long-term, 5 days/week, 8:30-15:30, early finish on Friday

Candidate Profile

This role suits candidates with experience or interest in mental health and SEN, especially graduates aiming for careers in social justice, parole, probation, or advocacy within mental health.

School Environment

The provision in Milton Keynes supports boys and girls aged 11-19 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. It employs a restorative, therapeutic approach, focusing on personal and social skills development.

Responsibilities

Working in classes of 3-6 pupils with a staff-to-student ratio of 1:1, supporting social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree (preferred) and/or SEN experience, especially for Criminology and Psychology graduates
• Understanding of how mental health and autism affect different genders
• Good GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade 5 or above)
• Interest in extracurricular activities such as sport, cooking, coding, dance, hairdressing, or photography
• Knowledge or interest in diverse learning and behavioral needs, including SEMH

This is an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience in social, emotional, and mental health support. For those interested in youth work or social justice careers, this role offers valuable exposure.