Special Needs Assistant

Vision for Education; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision For Education Ltd. is recruiting a dedicated Children’s Mental Health Assistant for a term-time role in Salford. You will provide hands-on support for pupils with SEMH needs, working with teachers to support emotional wellbeing and learning progress.

The position offers full-time temporary hours with weekly PAYE pay of £475–£525 depending on experience and qualifications, starting December 2026. Excellent development and guidance are available within a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals, ideally with SEMH or mental health needs.
• Patient, adaptable and empathetic, able to respond to each pupil’s emotional and educational needs.
• Committed to promoting pupils’ wellbeing, resilience and personal development.
• Reliable, proactive and a strong team player, contributing positively to the school community.
• Hold the right to work in the UK and provide two professional references.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Work closely with teachers to support pupils’ emotional wellbeing, social development and learning progress.
• Build meaningful relationships and provide individualised support to help pupils thrive.

Job description

Transform lives every day as a Children’s Mental Health Assistant – helping pupils with SEMH challenges grow, thrive, and reach their potential in this term-time only role.

Children’s Mental Health Assistant (full time, temporary) Salford £475 - £525 per week PAYE (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications) Start date: December 2026

The School and Role A specialist school in Salford is seeking a dedicated Children’s Mental Health Assistant to provide hands‑on support for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. In this classroom-based role, you’ll work closely with teachers to support pupils’ emotional wellbeing, social development, and learning progress. With small class sizes, you can build meaningful relationships, provide individualised support, and truly see the difference your care and guidance make.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for anyone looking to make a positive impact in children’s lives while gaining valuable experience in SEMH, mental health, education, or pastoral support. You’ll join a structured, nurturing school environment where teamwork, professional development, and pupil wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet the Below) To be considered for this Children’s Mental Health Assistant role, you will:

• Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults, ideally with SEMH or mental health needs

• Be patient, adaptable, and empathetic, able to respond effectively to each pupil’s individual emotional and educational needs

• Be committed to promoting pupils’ wellbeing, resilience, and personal development

• Be reliable, proactive, and a strong team player, contributing positively to the school community

• Hold the right to work in the UK and be able to provide two professional references

What we offer As a Children’s Mental Health Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

• Social and networking events.

• Pension contributions.

• CPD to help with your professional development.

• Access to a dedicated consultant.

• Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration

About us We are a market-leadingeducation supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.