Mental Health Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education support provider seeks a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Stevenage to help students with emotional and behavioral challenges. The role involves delivering 1:1 support, implementing personalized plans, and creating a nurturing learning environment. Ideal for those passionate about mental health and aiming to build a career in education or therapeutic work, the position offers pathways to clinical roles and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Access to specialist training

Mentoring from experienced professionals

Qualifications

• Experience as a SEMH Teaching Assistant or supporting vulnerable children.
• Passion for mental health and inclusion with a commitment to development.
• Strong communication skills and emotional resilience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Help implement personalised support plans and encourage positive coping strategies.
• Liaise with teachers and parents to monitor progress.

Skills

Communication

Emotional resilience

Empathy

Collaboration

Education

Psychology degree

Criminology degree

Job description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Build a Career in Education or Clinical Support

Location: Stevenage

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30

Salary: £460 - £500 per week

Sector: Education and Training

Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant ready for the next step in your career? Or a Psychology graduate seeking hands-on experience to launch your journey into mental health or education and training? At Academics we are looking for Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic team.

This Mental Health Teaching Assistant role in Stevenage offers the perfect foundation for building a long-term career-whether you're aiming to join a clinical team, train as a therapist or psychologist, or develop into a specialist within education and training.

Why This Role Is a Powerful Career Move

• Progress into clinical work - Collaborate with therapists, SENCOs, and external professionals, gaining insight into therapeutic approaches and early intervention.
• Start a career in education - Gain experience in inclusive teaching environments, supporting learners with complex needs while developing classroom-based skills.
• Highly valued experience - This role is ideal for future careers in educational psychology, mental health services, youth justice, teaching, or social care.

About the Role

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you'll be part of a supportive and passionate team helping young people overcome emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges. You'll work closely with both students and staff to create a nurturing, trauma-informed learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs
• Help implement personalised behaviour and emotional support plans
• Encourage positive coping strategies, confidence, and emotional regulation
• Support classroom inclusion and engagement for all students
• Liaise with teachers, parents, and external agencies to monitor progres
• Contribute to a school-wide ethos of care, structure, and mental wellbeing

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a SEMH Teaching Assistant or background in supporting vulnerable children
• Psychology, Criminology, or related degree preferred
• A passion for mental health, inclusion, and making a lasting impact
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• Emotional resilience, empathy, and patience in challenging situations
• Ability to commute to Stevenage
• A commitment to long-term development in education or therapeutic work

What You'll Gain

• Career pathways into clinical roles, educational psychology, counselling, or teaching
• Ongoing professional development and access to specialist training
• Mentoring and collaboration with experienced professionals in both clinical and educational fields
• A meaningful role where your work helps transform lives
• Experience in a respected school in Stevenage committed to staff growth and wellbeing

Apply for the Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Stevenage today!