Mental Health Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Havant; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support students with diverse needs in Havant. This role involves collaborating with teachers to provide personalized care, fostering a nurturing environment that addresses mental health and behavioral challenges. Candidates should possess empathy and experience in managing challenging behavior, and be committed to promoting inclusivity in education.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing challenging behaviors in children or young people.
• Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to promoting positive behavioral outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored assistance to students with mental health challenges.
• Create a nurturing atmosphere promoting students' emotional needs.
• Support students in engaging in classroom activities.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

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17.06.2025

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Job Description:

Looking for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Havant!

Job Title: Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Location: Havant
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour
Contract Type: Full time/Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

Are you a dedicated and compassionate individual with a passion for supporting students with diverse needs, particularly in the areas of Mental Health, Anxiety, and Behaviour? GSL Education have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in local school based in Havant.

About the Role:

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you'll support students facing mental health challenges, helping them navigate their education. Collaborating with teachers and families, you'll create a nurturing environment that addresses each student's emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver tailored assistance to students with complex needs related to mental health, anxiety, and behaviour, ensuring effective implementation of their EHCPs.
• Work alongside teaching staff to develop an inclusive and engaging curriculum that addresses mental health and behavioural challenges across various subjects, including outdoor education.
• Create a nurturing learning atmosphere that promotes social, emotional, and mental well-being, specifically targeting anxiety and behavioural issues.
• Dispense medications in accordance with school policy and specialist techniques, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Provide intimate and personal care, including hygiene and bathing, while maintaining the highest standards of dignity and respect.
• Encourage and enable students to achieve a high level of independence in daily activities.
• Under the direction of the class teacher, support students in engaging in classroom activities to their fullest potential, employing appropriate total communication techniques.

Requirements:

• Willingness to drive to the school is preferred, and having personal transport will be considered an added advantage.
• Previous experience of working with children or young people, particularly in managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Empathy, patience, and a proactive approach to supporting students.
• Commitment to promoting positive behavioural outcomes and inclusivity.
• A patient and understanding approach, when facing challenging behaviour.
• A proactive and open mindset, working in a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Information:

• All students of the SEMH setting will have an EHCP, emphasising the personalised approach to their education.
• The school setting encourages a deviation across the curriculum, including more outdoor education opportunities tailored to address students’ diverse needs.
• While the challenges can be significant, the role offers immense satisfaction in contributing to the growth and development of students facing complex hurdles, particularly in the areas of Mental Health, Anxiety, and Behaviour.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of students with diverse needs, and possess the qualities mentioned above, we invite you to apply as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Havant. To apply, please send your CV now!

To work with GSL Education as Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information, please contact Jack.Rutterfordgsleducation at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit gsleducationto apply online.