Mental Health Teaching Assistant – Specialist School

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Mentoring & professional support

Job summary

Academics in Salisbury is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support children aged 5-16 with Autism and SEMH needs. The role involves one-to-one and small-group support, helping manage emotions and build confidence within a structured educational setting.

You will work alongside teachers, therapists and SEN professionals, gaining hands-on experience and developing skills in emotional regulation, safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Patience and empathy toward children.
• Ability to stay calm and supportive in challenging emotional or behavioural situations.
• Willingness to gain experience in specialist education.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to children.
• Help children recognise and manage their emotions using appropriate strategies.
• Encourage confidence, resilience and positive emotional development.
• Support children with anxiety, autism, SEMH needs and other requirements.
• Implement strategies to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Assist children to overcome barriers to learning and engage with classroom activities.
• Support development of communication, social and independence skills.
• Build trusting relationships through a calm, consistent approach.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, psychologists and SEN professionals.
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and support overall wellbeing.

Skills

Patient

Compassionate

Empathetic

Resilient

Job description

Academics in Salisbury is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support children aged 5-16 with Autism and SEMH needs. The role involves one-to-one and small-group support, helping manage emotions and build confidence within a structured educational setting.

You will work alongside teachers, therapists and SEN professionals, gaining hands-on experience and developing skills in emotional regulation, safeguarding and inclusive practice.