80 mental health classroom assistant jobs found

Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant  Make a Difference Through Sport Love sport and want to use it to help young people thrive? Not every achievement happens on a football pitch or in a sports hall. Sometimes it's a student attending a lesson when they would normally struggle. Sometimes it's helping a young person regulate their emotions, build confidence, or feel part of a team for the very first time. A large specialist SEND school in Leeds is looking for a Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role combines classroom support, physical activity, behaviour support, and relationship building to help students achieve their full potential. This is much more than a sports role. You'll use sport, movement, and physical activity as powerful tools to help young people develop confidence, communication skills, resilience, emotional regulation, and independence. If you're a graduate in Sports Science,...

Secondary SEN Teacher - Romford A welcoming and inclusive SEN school in Romford is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Secondary SEN Teacher to join their team as soon as possible. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential to continue into the new academic year from September 2026. The successful candidate will teach a small class of secondary-aged pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, delivering engaging and differentiated lessons that support each student's individual learning journey. The school is looking for a passionate teacher who believes every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed in a supportive and structured learning environment. The Role Full-time Secondary SEN Teacher position. Immediate start available. Long-term opportunity with continuity into September 2026. Full planning, preparation and assessment responsibilities. Deliver engaging, creative and differentiated lessons across the secondary curriculum. Adapt...

Do you have a background in sport, coaching or mentoring young people? The skills you've developed on the pitch, in the gym or coaching children could be exactly what Primary Schools in South Manchester are looking for. Aspire People is recruiting confident, resilient and engaging individuals to support pupils within Primary Schools across Wythenshawe. These schools have a high number of vulnerable pupils, many of whom require positive role models who can build relationships, inspire confidence and help them re-engage with learning. This isn't a PE role. Instead, you'll use your coaching, communication and relationship-building skills to support children inside the classroom, helping them develop emotionally, socially and academically. The Role Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff, you'll support pupils who may: *Have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. *Display behaviours that challenge. *Be disengaged from learning. *Need support regulating their...

Are you a Sports Coach, Youth Worker, Residential Support Worker or Behaviour Mentor looking to take your skills into education? Aspire People is working in partnership with a number of Primary and Specialist SEND schools across Stockport who are looking to appoint confident, resilient and enthusiastic Behaviour Mentors and SEMH Teaching Assistants from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children who require additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed in school. The Role You'll work closely with pupils who may have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism or behavioural challenges, supporting them on a 1:1 basis or within small groups. Your role will be to build positive relationships, promote emotional regulation and help pupils overcome barriers to learning so they can thrive both inside and outside the classroom. This role would suit candidates with experience as a: Sports Coach Youth Worker...

This isn’t your typical classroom role — and we’re not looking for a typical Teaching Assistant. If you’re the kind of person who can stay grounded when things feel chaotic, build trust where it’s been broken, and see behaviour for what it really is — communication — then this could be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Protocol Education is working with a specialist SEMH school in the Stockton area, and they’re searching for a resilient, compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant who’s ready to make a real impact from day one. What makes this role different? This is a setting where: Relationships come before results Patience is more powerful than pressure Small steps forward are celebrated in a big way You won’t just be “supporting learning” — you’ll be helping young people feel safe, understood, and capable again. What your day could look like: Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs Helping students regulate emotions and re-engage with...

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Corby Location: Corby, Northamptonshire Job Type: Full-time / Long-term Start Date: September 2026 Agency: Tradewind Recruitment Are you passionate about supporting young people with their mental health, emotional wellbeing and personal development? Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Corby area from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of young people, particularly those who may experience SEMH needs, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties or challenging behaviour. The Role As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils and the wider pastoral and teaching team to provide tailored support both inside and outside of the classroom. Your responsibilities will include: Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students experiencing social,...

Teaching Assistant - KS4 SEMH Provision | Speke We are seeking a confident and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist KS4 SEMH provision in Speke. This rewarding role involves supporting students aged 14-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them engage in learning and achieve positive outcomes. The Role: Supporting students aged 14-16 within the classroom and around the school. Building strong relationships and promoting positive behaviour. Assisting with learning activities and engagement. Supporting students with emotional regulation and social development. Working closely with teaching and pastoral staff to provide consistent support.The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people and be confident managing challenging behaviour. A background in sports coaching, youth work, mentoring, care or education would be highly advantageous. We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships, remain calm under pressure, act...

Have you ever supported students with special needs in a classroom setting? Can you accommodate children's demands for both personal welfare and education? For a fantastic Primary school in Leicester, GSL Education is thrilled to be hiring a committed and hardworking 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant. The chosen candidate must have experience working with students who have SEND (including ASC, ADHD, and SEMH) in a classroom context. They must also be able to demonstrate a variety of behavior management techniques to effectively nurture young students one-on-one.   Key responsibilities: Every student should be given challenges and encouragement as they advance. Ensure that all pupils are motivated to learn and to achieve their full potential. Possess prior experience providing care for young people who are experiencing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Develop a close bond with each student to help them reach their full potential. Make learning enjoyable and promote...

Psychology Graduate looking for valuable experience with children? A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Gateshead is looking for a Psychology Graduate to join its support team as a Learning Support Assistant this September. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates who are considering a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Mental Health, Counselling or Teaching. The school has a strong focus on children's wellbeing, inclusion and individual development. You'll work alongside teachers and the SENCO, gaining genuine experience of supporting children's behaviour, emotional wellbeing, development and learning. About the Role You will: Provide one-to-one and small-group support. Support children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and additional learning needs. Help pupils develop emotional regulation and social skills. Encourage confidence, independence and resilience. Support children experiencing barriers to learning. Assist with targeted...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Hemel Hempstead - Education and Training Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience working with young people before pursuing a career in educational psychology, clinical psychology, social work, counselling, youth justice, mental health, or teaching? A welcoming and supportive SEN school in Hemel Hempstead is seeking compassionate and resilient graduates to join their team as SEN Teaching Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity to develop practical experience supporting children and young people with special educational needs in a rewarding education setting. SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Hemel Hempstead Pay: £465-£550 per week Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, term-time only Sector: Education and Training As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils who may experience barriers to learning due to additional needs, communication difficulties, emotional regulation, behavioural needs, or social challenges....

SEN Support Assistant - SEMH Great Yarmouth, Norfolk £90-£115 per day | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunities Some pupils won't remember every lesson. They will remember the adult who didn't give up on them. We're looking for a calm, resilient and genuinely caring SEN Support Assistant to work within a specialist education setting in the Great Yarmouth area. This isn't a role where success is always measured by a finished worksheet. Sometimes success is a young person choosing to stay in the classroom. Trusting you enough to ask for help. Managing a difficult moment differently. Or simply having a better day than yesterday. If that sounds like the kind of progress you'd be proud to be part of, this could be a brilliant role for you. What does the role involve? As an SEN Support Assistant, you'll work closely with pupils who require additional support with their learning, behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement with education. You may be supporting children and young...

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Corby Location: Corby, Northamptonshire Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only Agency: Tradewind Recruitment Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs? Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Corby area. This rewarding role involves working closely with students who may experience challenges with their emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement in education. You will play a key role in helping students develop confidence, resilience, and positive relationships whilst supporting their learning journey. The Role: Providing one-to-one and small group support to students with SEMH needs. Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies. Building positive and trusting relationships with students. Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams, and external...

SEMH Teaching Assistant Specialist SEMH School - Preston - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time - September Start Are you confident working with young people who can present challenging behaviour? Do you have the resilience, strong personality, and emotional intelligence needed to establish clear boundaries while building positive relationships? A specialist SEMH school in Preston is seeking a confident and committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to support secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and associated behavioural challenges. This is a demanding but extremely rewarding environment. The school is looking for candidates who understand that challenging behaviour is often a form of communication and who can remain calm, consistent, and professional when pupils become dysregulated. The Role - SEMH Teaching Assistant As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with needs including SEMH, ADHD, Autism, attachment difficulties, trauma-related...

Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant Specialist Secondary SEMH School - Freckleton - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time - September Start Are you a Psychology graduate looking for exceptional hands-on experience before pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Therapy, Mental Health, or SEN Education? Would you like to work in a specialist school that takes a genuinely nurturing, person-centred approach to supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs? A unique secondary SEMH specialist school in Freckleton is expanding its provision from September and is seeking several talented Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistants to join its close-knit team. A Unique SEMH Environment This school is very different from the traditional SEMH setting. Rather than focusing primarily on behaviour management, the school places nurture, emotional development, relationships, and individual wellbeing at the heart of its approach. Instances of serious...

SEMH Teaching Assistant Specialist Secondary SEMH School - Freckleton - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time - September Start Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, but looking for a setting that takes a genuinely nurturing approach to specialist education? Are you a Psychology graduate hoping to gain exceptional frontline experience before progressing into Educational or Clinical Psychology, Therapy, Mental Health, or another clinical career? Perhaps you already have experience within SEMH, SEN, youth work, care, mentoring, or support work and are looking for an exciting new opportunity? A unique secondary SEMH specialist school in Freckleton is expanding its provision from September and is seeking several dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to join its close-knit team. A Different Approach to SEMH Education This is not a typical SEMH environment. The school places a strong emphasis on nurture and the personal,...

SEMH Teaching Assistants (Full-Time / Long-Term) High Wycombe | Secondary School Settings September/ASAP Start | Competitive Daily Rate Supply Desk is delighted to be working in partnership with a number of supportive and inclusive secondary schools in the High Wycombe area to recruit dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants. This is a fantastic opportunity to support young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and make a meaningful difference in their education and personal development. This role would suit resilient, patient, and proactive individuals who are passionate about supporting students in overcoming barriers to learning and achieving positive outcomes. The Role As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support students both in and out of the classroom, helping them to regulate emotions, engage with learning, and develop positive behaviours in a structured and nurturing environment. Key Responsibilities Provide one-to-one and small...

Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant Are you an experienced and skilled Residential Support or Youth Worker based in Crewe or surrounding areas? Have you worked with children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Are you able to support children to manage and regulate challenging behaviours? Are you looking for your next step, with a better work/life balance, in the Crewe area? Would you like a role where you could continue to make a difference, and use your skills in behaviour management, emotional and pastoral support, but with shorter shifts and no overnights? The Job… Working in schools around Crewe to support children with SEMH needs who can demonstrate challenging behaviour- your role will be part teaching classroom assistant, and part pastoral support worker. You will be responsible for supporting the classroom teacher to enable them to teach effectively- ensuring that the children you will care for are kept on task, helped to manage their...

Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEND & SEMH Experience) Location: Liverpool Salary:  Dependent on experience Contract: Full Time, Temporary Basis Start Date: September 2026 TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school seeking to appoint a dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis. The successful candidate will have experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to provide high-quality support, helping pupils access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential. The role will involve: Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND and SEMH needs. Supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom to promote engagement and positive behaviour. Assisting with the planning and delivery of tailored learning activities....

Level 2 Teaching Assistant (SEND & SEMH Experience) Location: Wavertree Salary: Dependent on experience Contract: Full-time Start Date: September 2026 TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school seeking to appoint a dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, on a temporary basis.  The successful candidate will have experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to provide high-quality support, helping pupils access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential. The role will involve: Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND and SEMH needs. Supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom to promote engagement and positive behaviour. Assisting with the planning and delivery of tailored learning activities. Building positive...

SEMH Teaching Assistant Make a Real Difference Every Day Are you passionate about supporting young people who face social, emotional and mental health challenges? We're looking for compassionate, resilient and dedicated individuals to join our team as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, supporting children and young people in specialist schools and alternative provisions across South East and East London. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to have a positive impact on students who may have experienced barriers to learning and need additional support to thrive both academically and emotionally. The Role As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs. Build positive, trusting relationships with students. Support behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation. Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to create a safe and engaging learning environment. Encourage positive social interactions and...