Mental Health Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a passionate Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Wimborne to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate, ongoing training, and a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young people. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a strong interest in mental health support.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Ongoing training and professional development

Personalized support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Strong interest in supporting children with mental health or emotional needs.
• Experience working with young people in educational or care settings.
• CV covering the past 10 years with any gaps explained.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs during lessons.
• Help children manage behavior, feelings, and friendships positively.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure a safe and supportive environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Patience

Education

Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service

Job description

Job Title: Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Location: Wimborne
Salary: £13.68 to £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent

GSL Education are looking for a caring and motivatedMental Health Teaching Assistant (TA)to support students in a wonderful school inWimborne. This is your chance to make a real difference by helping children manage their emotions, stay focused, and feel confident in school.

As aMental Health TA, you will play a key role in helping students build emotional resilience and develop positive coping strategies. Your patience, empathy, and encouragement will help students feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.

Your Role Will Include:

• Supporting students withsocial, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needsduring lessons and breaks.
• Helping children manage their behaviour, feelings, and friendships in positive ways.
• Working closely with teachers and other staff tomake sure students feel safe and supported.
• Encouraging a calm and welcoming classroom environment.
• Keeping track of how students are doing and sharing updates with the team.
• Being a trusted adultthat students can talk to and rely on.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Astrong interestin supporting children with mental health or emotional needs.
• Experience working with young people (in school, youth work, care, or similar).
• A calm, patient, and understanding nature.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• ACVcovering thepast 10 years(withany gaps clearly explained).
• Anenhanced DBSregistered on theUpdate Service(or willingness to apply for one).

Why Work With Us:

• Earn acompetitive hourly ratebased on your experience.
• Work in a friendly and supportive school environment.
• Getongoing trainingand professional development.
• Receive personalised support from your dedicated GSL Education consultant.
• Make areal difference in the lives of young peopleevery day.

If you are passionate and dedicateMental Health Teaching Assistant,apply now for this full-time role inWimborne.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must pass all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality support staff in schools and other settings across the UK.

To apply for thisMental Health Teaching Assistantrole inWimborne, click ‘apply now’ to send your CV, and one of our consultants will be in touch.