SEMH Mental Health Teaching Assistant - 1:1 & Small Groups

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

CPD

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Crawley, West Sussex. The role supports students with SEMH/MLD in a specialist setting, offering 1:1 and small group assistance and close collaboration with Therapists and Counsellors.

The post runs Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30, term-time only, with on-site training and CPD provided. The salary is paid per day (£93–£105) and requires eligibility to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS (or overseas police check) required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and working with SEMH/MLD.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience
• Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning, physical, sensory, or behavioural challenges
• Build trusted and effective relationships with the pupils
• Willing to do 1:1 and small group support and work with pupils
• Follow the safeguarding guidelines and implement them in the classroom
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a good listener with a compassionate and caring approach
• Attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD
• Able to commute to Crawley

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Safeguarding

Relationship building

Job description

Academics is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Crawley, West Sussex. The role supports students with SEMH/MLD in a specialist setting, offering 1:1 and small group assistance and close collaboration with Therapists and Counsellors.

The post runs Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30, term-time only, with on-site training and CPD provided. The salary is paid per day (£93–£105) and requires eligibility to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check.