Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Academics; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a SEN Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. Ideal for Psychology or Criminology graduates, the role involves supporting students with social and emotional needs in a nurturing alternative provision. Candidates should have an interest in mental health, autism, and be willing to engage in extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

• Degree desirable or previous SEN experience.
• Good education in English and Maths required.
• Interest in mental health and autism impacts.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 11-19 with mental health needs.
• Work in small classes promoting personal skills.
• Assist in the school's therapeutic approach to education.

Skills

Interest in mental health

Understanding of autism

Knowledge of SEMH

Good education in English and Maths

Interest in extracurricular activities

Education

Undergraduate degree in Psychology or Criminology

5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above

Job description

Job Title: SEN Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Location: Bletchley, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

Contract Type: Long Term Contract, 5 days a week, 8:30 – 16:30 with an early finish on Friday

Start Date: ASAP or September

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Reference: 3880593fe028

Job Views: 50

Posted: 24.06.2025

Expiry Date: 08.08.2025

Job Description:

This role is ideal for Psychology or Criminology graduates with an interest in mental health, SEN, social justice, or criminal justice. You will support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs in an alternative provision setting supporting children aged 11-19 with diverse needs.

Responsibilities include working in small classes of 3-6 pupils, promoting social and personal skills, and supporting the school's restorative and therapeutic approach to education and behaviour management.

Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree (preferable) or previous SEN experience
• Interest or understanding of how mental health and autism affect students, including gender differences
• Good education in English and Maths (5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above)
• Interest in extracurricular activities like sport, cooking, coding, dance, hairdressing, photography
• Knowledge of different learning and behavioural needs, especially SEMH