Mental Health Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bath is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs. This full-time role offers the chance to work closely with SEN students, collaborating with professionals while gaining valuable experience in the field. Ideal candidates will have a background in psychology or counselling, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of children facing mental health challenges.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant in mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN students aged 4 to 11 with their wellbeing.
• Collaborate with therapists and psychologists on-site.
• Work with children with Autism, ADHD, and other special needs.

Skills

Psychology

Counselling

Resilience

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Graduates in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology

Job description

Job Title: Mental Health Teaching Assistant, Bath and North East Somerset

Location: Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

Type: Virtual job fair

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ca1b73a54205

Job Views: 3

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you interested in supporting the mental health of young people? This role offers a valuable opportunity for future psychologists, therapists, or counsellors to gain relevant experience.

Details:

• Start ASAP
• £90 - £100 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
• Term time only
• Location: Bath - BA2

This school specializes in supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs. The Teaching Assistant will support children with behavioural and mental health challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Work with SEN students aged 4 to 11 to support their wellbeing and personal development
• Collaborate with therapists and psychologists based on-site
• Gain practical experience working with young people with SEMH needs
• Work with children with Autism, ADHD, and other special needs

Candidate Requirements:

• Graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or with a strong educational background (GCSEs in Maths and English) plus prior experience as a Teaching Assistant in mental health settings
• Enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference
• Resilient and confident working with challenging behaviour

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Created on 17/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom