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Graduate Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 19 hours ago

Salary: £ 89 - 115 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Woking

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Location: Woking
 💼 Contract: Full-time, term-time only
 🕓 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm
 📅 Start Date: ASAP
 💰 Pay: £88–£115 per day

 ❓ Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience supporting young people with SEN / SEMH needs?
Do you have a genuine interest in mental health, emotional wellbeing, and trauma-informed practice, and are considering a future career in Educational or Clinical Psychology?

 🏫 About the School
 A small specialist school in Woking is seeking a motivated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated SEMH team.
The school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated challenging behaviours. Many students may be disengaged from education or at risk of exclusion, so building trust, consistency, and positive relationships is at the heart of the role.
This is an excellent opportunity for Psychology or Criminology graduates to gain first-hand experience in a restorative, trauma-informed environment, and develop key skills relevant to careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, youth justice or therapeutic practice.

 🎯 Your Role
 As Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will:

🤝 Build positive, trusting relationships with students who are disengaged or at risk of exclusion
💬 Support social, emotional, and mental health development
🌈 Encourage engagement, confidence, and resilience in learning
📘 Work alongside teachers and therapists to deliver SEMH-focused interventions
🛡️ Provide consistency and emotional safety for students with trauma or adverse childhood experiences
💡 Model empathy, restorative approaches, and positive behaviour supportThis role offers valuable exposure to SEMH practice, therapeutic approaches, and intervention strategies, providing strong preparation for further training in psychology or education-based careers.

 👤 Person Specification – Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Calm, empathetic, resilient, and able to remain composed in challenging situations
Motivated, professional, and eager to learn
No prior experience required – full training and CPD provided
 🌟 What We Offer

Real, hands-on experience supporting vulnerable and disengaged learners
Training in restorative practice and trauma-informed approaches
CPD, mentoring, and career development opportunities
Clear progression pathways into psychology, therapy, or SEN-focused roles
A supportive, close-knit school environment where you can make a real impact
 📩 How to Apply
 If you’re passionate about supporting young people and helping them re-engage with education, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence on (phone number removed) for more information.
🗓️ Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

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