Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Academics; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in Bath, UK, seeks a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role is ideal for graduates in Psychology or Counselling looking to gain practical experience in a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include working closely with SEN students to enhance their personal development and supporting professionals on-site.

Qualifications

• Graduates qualified in Psychology, Counselling, or a good education background.
• Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant for children with mental health issues is preferred.
• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEMH.

Responsibilities

• Support the mental health and wellbeing of students aged 4 to 11.
• Work alongside therapists and psychologists based on-site.
• Assist students with significant SEMH needs, including Autism and ADHD.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Resilience

Confidence

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Counselling

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

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Mental Health Teaching Assistant, Bath and North East Somerset

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Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs – Bath

Would you like a role supporting the mental health of young people? A great platform for future psychologists, therapists or counsellors to gain relevant experience.

* Start ASAP
* £90 - £100 per day, depending on experience
* Full-time, Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4pm
* Term time only
* Bath - BA2
* Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates

A school that specialises in accommodating children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs are looking for Teaching Assistants to support children with behavioural and mental health issues.

* Working with SEN students aged 4 to 11 to support their wellbeing and personal development.
* Work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school
* Build frontline, practical experience with young people with significant SEMH needs
* Gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs such as Autism and ADHD.

The right candidate

* Graduates who have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology OR a good education background (GCSE’s in Maths and English) plus prior experience as a Teaching Assistant for children with mental health issues
* Enthusiastic and passionate about making a different in the lives of children with SEMH
* Resilient and confident to work with challenging behaviour

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom