Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Academics; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school near Reigate seeks a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support young students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role offers an opportunity to make a positive impact, with excellent on-site training provided. Ideal candidates should possess relevant degrees or experience in the field, and must be willing to work within term-time hours.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Support and CPD for safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN children or adults is preferable.
• Must be knowledgeable about mental health.
• Open-minded and committed to building strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support children facing social, emotional and mental health challenges.
• Act as a consistent role model for students.
• Deliver on-site training and support.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Degree in Counselling

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Reigate - Social Care - SEMH - Graduate - Psychology - Criminology

Are you looking to kick-start your career in the Mental Health Sector?

Are you looking for a role where you can support the mental health of young people?

A well-respected specialist school near Reigate is looking for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The students range between 10 and 16 years old, and face a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, and challenges including trauma, anxiety, OCD, and behavioural issues. The students therefore need a Mental Health Teaching Assistant who will be dedicated to being a consistent role model, is committed to building strong relationships, is empathetic and up for a challenge!

The ideal Mental Health Teaching Assistant must be open-minded, resilient, and knowledgeable about mental health. The perfect candidate will have experience with SEN children and/or adults in any setting. Graduates in Psychology, Criminology or Counselling would also be perfect for this position. Reigate based.

If you are looking to kick-start your career in Social Care, Psychology, Mental Health or Education, then this Mental Health Teaching Assistant role is the perfect opportunity for you. You really will be having a positive impact on the lives of children and young people who need it most.

**Start date ASAP
**£89-£109 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-4pm, PAYE, term time only
**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship
**Must be able to travel to Reigate and surrounding areas

Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd, if you are interested in the Behaviour Mentor role:

01483366436

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.