SEMH Teaching Assistant. Job in Haywards Heath Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected specialist school is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Haywards Heath to support children aged 5 to 11 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The role involves fostering strong relationships, demonstrating empathy, and providing stability. Ideal candidates should have a background in psychology or similar fields and experience with SEN individuals. Pay ranges from £90-110 per day, with excellent on-site training and support provided.

Benefits

On-site parking

Excellent training and CPD

Qualifications

• Open-minded, resilient individuals are preferred.
• Knowledgeable about mental health issues.
• Experience with SEN children or adults in any setting.
• DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEMH needs including trauma, anxiety, OCD, and behavioural issues.
• Be a consistent role model.
• Build strong relationships with students.
• Demonstrate empathy and resilience.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Knowledge about mental health

Experience with SEN children

Education

Graduate in Psychology

Graduate in Criminology

Graduate in Counselling

Job description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant

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

A well‑respected specialist school near Haywards Heath is looking for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The students range between 5 and 11 years old, and face a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, and challenges including trauma, anxiety, OCD, and behavioural issues. 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 school is located in the beautiful area of Haywards Heath and has on‑site parking.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEMH needs including trauma, anxiety, OCD, and behavioural issues.
• Be a consistent role model.
• Build strong relationships with students.
• Demonstrate empathy and resilience.

Qualifications

• Open‑minded and resilient.
• Knowledgeable about mental health.
• Experience working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting.
• Graduates in Psychology, Criminology or Counselling preferred.
• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).
• Applicants will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.

Benefits & Details

• Start date: October.
• Pay: £90‑110 per day, Monday‑Friday, 8:30am‑3pm (term time only).
• PAYE – term time only.
• Excellent on‑site training, support and CPD provided to ensure safeguarding of all students.
• On‑site parking.

Apply now or contact Callum Pilgrim at Academics Ltd, if you are interested in the Mental Health Teaching Assistant role in Haywards Heath:

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Haywards Heath