Mental Health, Therapy and Intervention Assistant

Academics; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected specialist school near Guildford seeks a dedicated Mental Health, Therapy and Intervention Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This role offers an opportunity to make a positive impact in the education sector, focusing on holistic practices and ensuring the safety and success of vulnerable students.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Support and CPD provided

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN children or adults in any setting.
• Open-minded and willing to take on challenges.
• Local to Guildford is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support the mental health of children and young people with SEMH needs.
• Build relationships and provide consistency for students.
• Identify risks and needs, and escalate where necessary.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Knowledge of mental health

Education

Graduates in Social Care, Psychology, Criminology, or Counselling

Job description

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Mental Health, Therapy and Intervention Assistant - Guildford - Social Care - SEMH - Graduate - Psychology - Criminology

Are you looking to kick-start your career in the Mental Health Sector?

Are you looking for a role where you can support the mental health of young people?

Are you passionate about restorative approaches? Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children?

A well-respected specialist school near Guildford is looking for a Mental Health, Therapy and Intervention Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The students range between 7 and 16 years old, and face a range of SEMH needs, and challenges including trauma, anxiety, OCD, and behavioural issues. Some children / young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary. Many of the children face various barriers in life and are more ‘at risk’ of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in building relationships, providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life, reducing the risk of them entering the criminal justice system.

The students therefore need a Mental Health Teaching Assistant who will be dedicated to being a consistent role model, is committed to building strong relationships, is empathetic and up for a challenge!

The ideal Mental Health, Therapy and Intervention Assistant must be open-minded, resilient, and knowledgeable about mental health. The perfect candidate will have experience with SEN children and/or adults in any setting. Graduates in Social Care, Psychology, Criminology or Counselling would also be perfect for this position. Being local to Guildford is a bonus.

Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, with a focus on restorative practice, this role will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings. If you are looking to kick-start your career in Psychology, Mental Health, Law Enforcement or Education, then this Mental Health Teaching Assistant role is the perfect opportunity for you. You really will be having a positive impact on the lives of children and young people who need it most.

**Start date ASAP
**£85-£105 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-4pm, term time only
**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship
**Must be able to travel to Guildford and surrounding areas

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd, if you are interested in the Mental Health, Therapy and Intervention Assistant role:
01483 362 636

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.

Mental Health, Therapy and Intervention Assistant - Guildford - Social Care