School Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Kempston)

Academics; Kempston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Special Educational Needs school in Kempston is seeking a passionate School Mental Health Teaching Assistant. This is a full-time role where you'll support children with SEMH, ADHD, and other needs, making a significant impact on their lives. Join a supportive team and develop your career in mental health or teaching while gaining valuable experience.

Benefits

Mentorship from clinical and teaching professionals

Structured career development

Opportunities to progress into clinical and teaching roles

Qualifications

• Passionate about mental health and special education.
• Open to long-term development within the school.
• Ideally located within easy reach of Kempston.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with pupils needing social and emotional support.
• Implement strategies to help pupils regulate behaviour.
• Collaborate with clinicians and teachers for support plans.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Patience

Resilience

Education

Graduate in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate with a passion for mental health and education? This School Mental Health Teaching Assistant position is for you!

Graduate Opportunity - Launch Your Career in Mental Health or Teaching

Role: School Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Location: Kempston

Start: September

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Mon-Fri (8:30am-3:30pm)

Salary: £460-£500 per week

Sector: Education and Training, Mental Health, Clinical & Teaching Pathways

This is your opportunity to join a highly regarded Special Educational Needs school in Kempston as a School Mental Health Teaching Assistant, where your work will directly impact the lives of children and young people with SEMH, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and Communication Needs in the education and training sector.

Progress Into Clinical or Teaching Roles

This Kempston role is more than support - it's a stepping stone into long-term careers in:

* Clinical Psychology, Therapy or Mental Health Practice

* Teaching & Educational Support Roles (with pathways to QTS or HLTA)

* Education and Training

* Youth Work, Social Care or Behaviour Intervention Roles

As a School Mental Health Teaching Assistant, You Will:

* Work closely with pupils who require social, emotional, and behavioural support.

* Implement strategies to help pupils regulate behaviour and build resilience.

* Collaborate with on-site clinicians, therapists, and teachers to develop holistic support plans.

* Provide 1:1 and group interventions tailored to individual EHCPs.

* Contribute to a trauma-informed, nurturing learning environment.

What You'll Gain

* Direct experience supporting mental health and neurodiverse conditions in children.

* Mentorship from clinical and teaching professionals.

* Pathways into Assistant Psychologist, Therapeutic Support Worker, or Trainee Teacher roles.

* An excellent foundation for postgraduate study in psychology, education, or therapy.

* A truly rewarding job where no two days are the same.

Ideal Candidate Profile

* Graduate in Psychology, Criminology, or a related discipline.

* Passionate about mental health, special education, and inclusive support.

* Open to long-term development within the school - clinical or teaching pathways.

* Patient, resilient, emotionally intelligent, and motivated by progress, not perfection.

* Ideally located within easy reach of Kempston.

Why Join This SEN School?

* Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team focused on trauma-informed care.

* Gain structured career development and grow professionally in a setting that values your ambitions.

* Opportunities to progress into internal clinical and teaching teams.

* Make a lasting difference in the lives of pupils who need it most.

If you're ready to start a career that blends compassion, psychology, and purpose, apply now to join the team as a School Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Kempston - and begin your journey toward a future in clinical or educational support.