Mental Health Teaching Assistant: Inspire Confidence

Academics; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Structured support team

Job summary

Academics in Trowbridge is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support children aged 5-16 with SEMH needs in a specialist setting. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, help pupils recognise and manage emotions, and work closely with teachers, therapists and SEN professionals to foster confidence and resilience in a nurturing environment.

The role offers valuable hands-on experience with safeguarding responsibilities and a structured, supportive team dedicated to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children's emotional wellbeing is desirable.
• Ability to stay calm under challenging situations.
• Strong communication with teachers and specialists.
• Willingness to learn safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to children.
• Help children recognise and manage emotions.
• Encourage confidence, resilience and positive emotional development.
• Support children with anxiety, SEMH needs and other requirements.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and SEN staff.
• Promote a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding procedures.

Job description

Academics in Trowbridge is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support children aged 5-16 with SEMH needs in a specialist setting. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, help pupils recognise and manage emotions, and work closely with teachers, therapists and SEN professionals to foster confidence and resilience in a nurturing environment.

The role offers valuable hands-on experience with safeguarding responsibilities and a structured, supportive team dedicated to