Primary Mental Health Assistant

Academics; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Support from education consultant

Right to work in the UK

Job summary

Academics in Trowbridge is recruiting a Primary Mental Health Assistant to support pupils with SEMH and SEN needs in a primary school setting. The role involves 1:1 support, small group activities, and collaborating with teachers to aid emotional regulation and learning.

Ideal candidates have empathy, resilience, and strong communication skills, with experience or interest in child wellbeing. DBS update or willingness to apply is required, and the position offers competitive daily pay and a

Qualifications

• Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Confidence supporting children with SEN, SEMH, or behavioural needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to help pupils regulate emotions and engage in learning.
• Support children with SEMH needs, autism, and additional needs.
• Deliver small group activities focused on confidence, resilience and social skills.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation.
• Build strong relationships with pupils to help them feel secure and understood.
• Work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to support individual needs.

Education

Psychology or related degree

Job description

Primary Mental Health Assistant - Trowbridge

Location: Trowbridge

Salary: £90 - £105 per day (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting children's mental health and emotional wellbeing? Are you looking to gain valuable experience working within a primary school setting?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Trowbridge is seeking a dedicated Primary Mental Health Assistant to join their supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about children's wellbeing who wants to gain hands‑on experience supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, and additional learning needs.

Every day is different, but your support will help children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 support to help pupils regulate emotions and engage in learning
• Supporting children with SEMH needs, autism, and additional needs
• Delivering small group activities focused on confidence, resilience, and social skills
• Using positive behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation
• Building strong relationships with pupils to help them feel secure and understood
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to support individual needs

What We're Looking For:

• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• A genuine interest in children's mental health and development
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Confidence supporting children with SEN, SEMH, or behavioural needs
• Previous experience working with children or vulnerable individuals is desirable but not essential

Ideal Backgrounds (Not Essential)

• Psychology or related degree
• Youth work, care, or support work experience
• Experience in SEN settings, PRUs, or alternative provision
• Team Teach, MAPA, or CPI training

What's on Offer

• Valuable experience supporting children with SEMH and SEN needs
• A supportive primary school environment
• A strong foundation for careers in psychology, therapy, teaching, youth work, or mental health
• Competitive daily pay
• Support from a dedicated education consultant

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy