Childcare jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Darlington.

£85-£95 per day.

Start date: Janruay 2026.

Vision for Education are looking for Children's Mental Health Assistant to work in a SEMH (Social and Emotional Mental Health needs) school setting in Darlington.

A specialist school in Darlington are looking for a Children's Mental Health Assistant to support young people and children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will be based inside the classroom supporting students within their education. Class sizes are small to ensure the needs of each pupil are met. You will be responsible for supporting their educational, social, and emotional development.

• Have a caring, supportive and nurturing personality.
• Have experience of working with those with social, emotional, or mental health needs.
• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
• Be someone who is patient, caring and adaptable to each young person you will support.
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education 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.

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call (phone number removed) or email (url removed)