Social, Emotional, Mental Health Assistant

EdEx; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Social, Emotional, Mental Health Assistants for a specialist SEMH school in Lewisham, starting September 2025. The role involves providing support to students aged 10-18 with emotional and mental health needs. Ideal candidates will have a passion for helping young people succeed in a nurturing environment. Competitive daily rates of £110-£120, with training and development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Ongoing training and CPD

Support from specialist SEMH teachers

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Confidence in handling challenging behaviors.
• Passion for working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and mental health support to students.
• Assist in creating an inclusive classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff.

Skills

Aspiring Psychologists

Aspiring Mental Health Practitioners

Aspiring Children Well-Being Practitioners

Aspiring Social Workers

Experienced Behaviour Mentors

Job description

Overview

Social, Emotional, Mental Health Assistant | Lewisham | Specialist SEMH School

EdEx are exclusively working with a leading specialist SEMH secondary school in Lewisham who are looking to find 3 Behaviour Mentors (SEMH) for September 2025 starts. This is a rare opportunity to join a close-knit specialist SEMH / Mental Health school for young people who require specialist SEMH support within a small school setting.

This is a September 2025 start position, Monday - Friday, school hours (8:30am - 4:00pm). The daily rate for this role is between £110 - £120 per day experience dependant.

Who this role is for

These Social, Emotional, Mental Health Assistant opportunities are ideal for:

• Aspiring Psychologists
• Aspiring Mental Health Practitioners
• Aspiring Children Well-Being Practitioners
• Aspiring Social Workers
• Experienced Behaviour Mentors
• & more!

School ethos

This school is exceptionally passionate about providing young people the best possible opportunities and education. They celebrate difference, challenge themselves and their students, resolve conflict, and have high expectations about student behaviour. Students at this school have often struggled to cope in a mainstream setting and may have self-esteem and confidence issues. They require confident, firm but fair and supportive staff to help them succeed.

Role details

• Location: Lewisham
• School: Specialist SEMH School – 65 pupils aged 10-18 years
• Curriculum: Wide-ranging (including Music, Sports, Arts & more)
• School values: Dream, Believe, Achieve
• All staff work to create a welcoming environment where everyone feels included
• Being Community Minded is a key focus across the school and federation
• Offering ongoing training and CPD, with support from specialist SEMH teachers and staff

Role specifics

• Working days: Monday to Friday (no weekends)
• School hours: typically 8:30am – 4:00pm
• Salary: £110 – £120 per day, paid weekly (Term Time Only)
• Start: September 2025 – multiple vacancies
• Contract: Long-term (at least full academic year: Sept 2025 – July 2026) with scope for permanence from Sept 2026
• Support: Fantastic training, support and professional development

If you are interested in these Social, Emotional, Mental Health Assistant opportunities then please apply today. A consultant will be in touch with further details if you are shortlisted.

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