179 mental health teaching assistant jobs found

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Hemel Hempstead Temp to perm Academics are acting as the agency for this role Are you passionate about supporting young people with mental health needs, trauma, anxiety, and behavioural challenges? Do you want to make a genuine difference in a supportive, therapeutic school setting? Academics are working with a specialist SEMH provision in Hemel Hempstead to recruit a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their team from September on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for individuals who are calm, resilient and committed to helping vulnerable young people thrive both emotionally and academically. About the Role As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will: Support students aged 5-16 with SEMH needs, anxiety, low mood, trauma histories, and behavioural difficulties Work 1:1 and in small groups to build confidence, resilience and emotional regulation Use restorative practice, positive behaviour approaches and consistent...

Are you passionate about supporting young people? Have you considered a career in mental health, psychology or education? Do you want hands-on experience working with children who have complex emotional and behavioural needs? A specialist school in Oxford are seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their team and play a key role in supporting students with social and emotional needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience in a trauma-informed school. This specialist setting caters for children and teenagers with a range of mental health needs, including trauma, PTSD, depression and attachment needs, as well as other Special Educational Needs, such as Autism and ADHD. As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will: Support pupils with their learning, as well as their emotional needs. Help students build resilience, emotional regulation, and social skills in a safe and structured environment. Help manage challenging and anti-social behaviours by...

Empowering Learning are looking for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant to work in an amazing SEND specialist school situated in Nottinghamshire/Lincolnshire Border . Experience working in a school setting and experience with SEND pupils is favourable. Experience within the a sector with transferable skills may also be considered. The role is to start in September. Driving is essential due to the schools rural location. Desirable Attributes: Have experience working with young people Ability to work with people with behavioural difficulties Be highly organised with excellent communication skills Have a desire to work with, inspire and support children Have an interest in supporting young people with a variety of SEND High levels of care and resilience. Have experience supporting children with additional needs (desirable not essential) Be able to supply school with teaching references Be a part of the school team taking part in the wider school environment Have...

Mental Health Teaching Assistant Location: Corby, Northamptonshire Contract Type: Full-time, Part-time, Day-to-Day Supply and Long-Term Opportunities Available Start Date: ASAP Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Corby Tradewind Recruitment is seeking compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistants to support pupils across schools in the Corby area. This rewarding role is ideal for individuals with experience in education, youth work, mental health support, social care, counselling, psychology, or related fields. You will play a vital role in supporting students who may be facing social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, helping them to engage positively with their education and achieve their full potential. The Role As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs Build positive and trusting relationships with students to promote...

Mental Health Assistant/ SEN Teaching Assistant September - Havering, London Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists? An outstanding mainstream Primary school in Havering, London is currently recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs. Located in the heart of Havering, London we are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individuals who have qualified in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or Education as well as candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The School is accessible from locations such as Essex, Redbridge, Havering, Barking & Dagenham, Newham due to the great transport links. This is a full time position and with the view of successful candidates being able to start in September 2026. As an SEN teaching Assistant, you will be working 1:1 and in small groups with children across EYFS, KS1...

Residential Support Worker - Transition into Education Manchester | Full-Time | Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities | £100-£120 per day Use Your Care Experience to Change Young Lives Have you worked in residential care, supported living, children's homes or mental health services? Do you enjoy helping vulnerable people overcome barriers and reach their potential? If so, your skills are exactly what many of our specialist schools are looking for. Empowering Learning is one of the UK's leading education recruitment specialists. Across Greater Manchester we work in partnership with a number of specialist SEND schools, Alternative Provisions and Multi-Academy Trusts, giving our candidates access to a wide range of long-term and permanent opportunities that aren't always advertised elsewhere. Every week we support schools looking for compassionate, resilient people who can make a genuine difference to children with Autism, SEMH, ADHD, Complex Learning Difficulties and...

Learning Support Assistant (PEG Feeding Trained) Special Educational Needs School South of the Royal Borough of Kingston Full-Time September 2026 – July 2027 Potential Permanent Opportunity Salary £92.60 - £105.00 per day (depending on experience and qualifications) Working Hours Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm Learning Support Assistant – PEG Feeding Trained Our education recruitment agency is currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated and experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) with PEG feeding training to join a welcoming and highly supportive Special Educational Needs Academy located in the south of the Royal Borough of Kingston. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting in September 2026, continuing through to July 2027, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate. Working closely with teaching staff and therapists, you will play a vital role in supporting students with a range of additional learning needs, ensuring...

SEND / SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Aspire People are working with a range of primary schools and specialist provisions seeking compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. The Role As a SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs. Support children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, sensory needs and behavioural challenges. Implement personalised learning and behaviour support strategies. Support emotional regulation using positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques. Adapt classroom activities to meet individual learning needs. Encourage...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Camden  The Role: SEN Learning Mentor, can consists of improving the academic standard of students they are selected working with. Within the following three major curriculum subjects such as English Literature or Mathematics or within Biology, Physics & Chemistry (KS3-4). The Ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting students with additional needs that may be Social Emotion Mental Health needs. - Providing one-to-one and small group support to students with SEMH needs. - Developing and implementing strategies to help students manage their emotions and behaviour. - Supporting students in their academic, social, and personal development. - Helping students get ready to take up and coming exams  - Collaborating with teachers and other staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. - Monitoring and assessing students' progress and adjusting support plans as needed. Requirements: - Experience working with secondary...

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Bedford | September Start Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Tradewind Recruitment is looking for a caring and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Bedford this September. The role: Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis Help create a positive, engaging learning environment Work closely with experienced teachers and SEN staff Full-time, long-term opportunityWe're looking for someone who: Has experience working with children or young people with additional needs Is patient, proactive and able to build strong relationships Is passionate about making a real differenceInterested? Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment to find out more

Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant / SEN LSA Location: Tredegar  Start Date: September Salary: £85 - £95 a day  Are you a looking to work in a SEN provision? Do you have experiencing supporting children with additional needs and/or disabilities? Do you have a patient and nurturing nature? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a SEN school in Tredegar, supporting with their recruitment for a SEN Learning Support Assistant / LSA. The setting is centred on pupil’s development, as well as an intrinsic desire to make progress both academically and with their own emotional, social and behavioural skills. The school is seeking a passionate team player to take on this short-term role, although there is potential for this to become a long-term placement for the right SEN Learning Support Assistant / SEN LSA. The successful SEN Learning Support Assistant / LSA will bring a new dimension and skill set to this role, be keen to develop their own skills to adapt to the...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Wirral Location: Wirral Pay: £90-£100 per day Job Type: Full-time, long-term Start Date: Immediate The Role We are recruiting for SEN Teaching Assistants to work within specialist schools in the local area. This Teaching Assistant role involves supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) within an education setting, including: Autism (ASD) ADHD SEMH (social, emotional and mental health needs) Behavioural needs You will work as a Teaching Assistant on a 1:1 basis or in small groups within the classroom, helping pupils access learning and develop key skills. Experience Required We are looking for candidates with experience in: Working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), or within a school Supporting children or young people within an education setting Support Worker, Care Worker or Youth Worker roles Working with special educational needs, autism or behaviour A background in education or a degree such as...

Support Worker - SEN School - Wirral Location: Wirral Pay: £90-£100 per day Job Type: Full-time, long-term Start Date: Immediate The Role We are recruiting for a Support Worker to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant within specialist schools. This role involves supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) in an education setting, including: Autism (ASD) ADHD SEMH (social, emotional and mental health needs) Behavioural needs You will work as a Teaching Assistant within the classroom, supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. Who This Role Is Suitable For This role is ideal for individuals with experience in: Support Worker or Care Worker roles Residential support work Youth work Working with vulnerable individuals Experience supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities or behaviour is highly relevant to this school-based role. Requirements Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals Ability to...

Autism (ASD) Support Assistant - Swindon Inclusive Mainstream Primary School Are you passionate about significantly improving the life of a young learner with educational needs? Would you like to be the support that enables a child with educational barriers to overcome their obstacles? An exciting Autism Support Assistant role for future psychologists, therapists, counsellors and SENCOs has become available to provide invaluable experience for future careers. A highly-regarded primary school in Swindon are searching for an Autism Support Assistant to be employed on an immediate and long-term basis. The ASD child has an EHCP with explicit targets and outcomes and will necessitate a dedicated and caring individual who will understand the specific needs of this child. The primary school are looking for an Autism Support Assistant who is charismatic, empathetic and demonstrates a genuine desire to make a positive impact to children with SEN. Previous experience with working with...

Your new school Hays Education are seeking dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis in SEMH schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), and alternative provisions across the Manchester area. These settings support children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, often requiring a tailored approach to learning and behaviour management. Location: nManchester area Contract: Flexible supply work (full-time or part-time) Pay: Competitive daily rates Key Duties/Responsibilities: Support pupils with SEMH needs in small groups or 1:1 settings. Assist with classroom activities and behaviour management strategies. Build positive relationships and provide emotional support to pupils. Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to create a safe, inclusive learning environment. Key Skills/Experience: Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs (school or care setting) Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification...

Your new school Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs? Hays are looking for dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistants to join our network of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) schools across Greater Manchester. Location: Various Schools across Greater Manchester Contract Types: Day to Day Supply, Long-term Temporary, Temp to Perm Rates: Up to £125/day Types of Schools You'll Work In: Primary and Secondary School - with a high percentage of pupils with special needs and disabilities or specialist SEND units SEMH - (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Primary and Secondary Schools PRU - Pupil Referral Units Specific Provision - HI (Hearing impairment), VI (Visual Impairment), ASD (Autism), PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities), SLD/PD (Significant learning difficulties/Physical disabilities) Alternative Provision - Tailored education for pupils...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Kidderminster (Full-Time)** We are seeking a dedicated and resilient **SEN Teaching Assistant** to join our team in **Kidderminster** on a full-time basis. This rewarding role involves supporting children with a range of additional needs, including: * Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) * Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs * Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) * Trauma-related needs **Essential Requirements:** * Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential). * Available to work **5 days per week**. * Physically and emotionally resilient, with the ability to support children who may display challenging behaviours. * Patient, compassionate, and committed to helping children reach their full potential. * Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable but not essential for candidates with the right attitude and willingness to learn. This is an excellent opportunity to make a...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Kidderminster **Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Driver Essential** Are you a resilient, compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs? We are currently recruiting for **full-time SEN Teaching Assistants** to support children and young people within specialist educational settings in **Kidderminster**. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. ## About the Role You will be providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils with a range of complex additional needs, including: * Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) * Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) * Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs * Trauma and attachment-related needs * Communication and sensory processing difficulties * Complex behavioural needs that require a calm,...

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant Location: Weston-super-Mare Start Date: September Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the patience, resilience and empathy to help students overcome barriers to learning? Are you looking for a rewarding Learning Support Assistant role on either a day-to-day or permanent basis? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEN school in Weston-super-Mare that supports students from Year 5 through to Year 11 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), where SEMH is the primary area of need. The school takes a nurturing approach to helping students overcome personal and academic barriers, placing a strong emphasis on belonging, positive relationships and developing confidence both within the classroom and the wider community. The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their...

Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) Area: Leeds, West Yorkshire Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term Rate: £90 - £120 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School: We are partnering with a fantastic specialist school in Leeds that supports students with a range of special educational needs (SEN), including autism, learning disabilities, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive environment where every student can thrive. As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide individualised support to students, helping them overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential. As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with a range of SEN. Assist in the...