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Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 460 - 500 /
Job Type: Contract
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Build a Career in Education or Clinical Support
Location: Stevenage
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30
Salary: £460 - £500 per week
Sector: Education and Training
Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant ready for the next step in your career? Or a Psychology graduate seeking hands-on experience to launch your journey into mental health or education and training? At Academics we are looking for Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic team.
This Mental Health Teaching Assistant role in Stevenage offers the perfect foundation for building a long-term career-whether you're aiming to join a clinical team, train as a therapist or psychologist, or develop into a specialist within education and training.
Why This Role Is a Powerful Career Move
Progress into clinical work - Collaborate with therapists, SENCOs, and external professionals, gaining insight into therapeutic approaches and early intervention.
Start a career in education - Gain experience in inclusive teaching environments, supporting learners with complex needs while developing classroom-based skills.
Highly valued experience - This role is ideal for future careers in educational psychology, mental health services, youth justice, teaching, or social care.
About the Role
As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you'll be part of a supportive and passionate team helping young people overcome emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges. You'll work closely with both students and staff to create a nurturing, trauma-informed learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs
Help implement personalised behaviour and emotional support plans
Encourage positive coping strategies, confidence, and emotional regulation
Support classroom inclusion and engagement for all students
Liaise with teachers, parents, and external agencies to monitor progres
Contribute to a school-wide ethos of care, structure, and mental wellbeing
What We're Looking For
Experience as a SEMH Teaching Assistant or background in supporting vulnerable children
Psychology, Criminology, or related degree preferred
A passion for mental health, inclusion, and making a lasting impact
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
Emotional resilience, empathy, and patience in challenging situations
Ability to commute to Stevenage
A commitment to long-term development in education or therapeutic work
What You'll Gain
Career pathways into clinical roles, educational psychology, counselling, or teaching
Ongoing professional development and access to specialist training
Mentoring and collaboration with experienced professionals in both clinical and educational fields
A meaningful role where your work helps transform lives
Experience in a respected school in Stevenage committed to staff growth and wellbeing
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