Mental Health Assistant
Posted on Jul 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Havering atte Bower, Greater London, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£90 - £110 Daily
Contract/Project
Job Description - Mental Health Assistant (Learning Support Assistant)
Reports to: SENDCo / Inclusion Manager
Purpose of the Role
To provide emotional, behavioural and learning support to students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, enabling them to access education, improve wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with identified mental health and emotional wellbeing needs.
Support students to develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive coping strategies.
Work alongside teachers to help students engage in learning and achieve their potential.
Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of interventions.
Liaise with teaching staff, parents/carers and external professionals as appropriate.
Follow all school safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality procedures.
Attend relevant meetings and participate in training and professional development.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience working with young people in an educational or similar setting.
Understanding of SEMH needs and adolescent mental health.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Calm, empathetic and resilient approach.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.Desirable
Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or 3) qualification or equivalent.
Mental Health First Aid or relevant wellbeing training.
Experience supporting students with SEND and/or SEMH needs.Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures
Reports to: SENDCo / Inclusion Manager
Purpose of the Role
To provide emotional, behavioural and learning support to students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, enabling them to access education, improve wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with identified mental health and emotional wellbeing needs.
Support students to develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive coping strategies.
Work alongside teachers to help students engage in learning and achieve their potential.
Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of interventions.
Liaise with teaching staff, parents/carers and external professionals as appropriate.
Follow all school safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality procedures.
Attend relevant meetings and participate in training and professional development.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience working with young people in an educational or similar setting.
Understanding of SEMH needs and adolescent mental health.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Calm, empathetic and resilient approach.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.Desirable
Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or 3) qualification or equivalent.
Mental Health First Aid or relevant wellbeing training.
Experience supporting students with SEND and/or SEMH needs.Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures
Reference: 225348783
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Mental Health Assistant
Posted on Jul 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Havering atte Bower, Greater London, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£90 - £110 Daily
Contract/Project
Job Description - Mental Health Assistant (Learning Support Assistant)
Reports to: SENDCo / Inclusion Manager
Purpose of the Role
To provide emotional, behavioural and learning support to students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, enabling them to access education, improve wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with identified mental health and emotional wellbeing needs.
Support students to develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive coping strategies.
Work alongside teachers to help students engage in learning and achieve their potential.
Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of interventions.
Liaise with teaching staff, parents/carers and external professionals as appropriate.
Follow all school safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality procedures.
Attend relevant meetings and participate in training and professional development.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience working with young people in an educational or similar setting.
Understanding of SEMH needs and adolescent mental health.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Calm, empathetic and resilient approach.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.Desirable
Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or 3) qualification or equivalent.
Mental Health First Aid or relevant wellbeing training.
Experience supporting students with SEND and/or SEMH needs.Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures
Reports to: SENDCo / Inclusion Manager
Purpose of the Role
To provide emotional, behavioural and learning support to students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, enabling them to access education, improve wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with identified mental health and emotional wellbeing needs.
Support students to develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive coping strategies.
Work alongside teachers to help students engage in learning and achieve their potential.
Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of interventions.
Liaise with teaching staff, parents/carers and external professionals as appropriate.
Follow all school safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality procedures.
Attend relevant meetings and participate in training and professional development.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience working with young people in an educational or similar setting.
Understanding of SEMH needs and adolescent mental health.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Calm, empathetic and resilient approach.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.Desirable
Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or 3) qualification or equivalent.
Mental Health First Aid or relevant wellbeing training.
Experience supporting students with SEND and/or SEMH needs.Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures
Reference: 225348783
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