Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Salary/Rate:£90 - £110 PER DAY - PAID PAYE
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Hillingdon
County:North West London
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:9334
Post Date:06.05.25
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About the Role

Mental Health Teaching Assistant

  • Hillingdon, North West London
  • £90 - £110 Per day PAYE
  • ASAP Start, full-time (term time only)

We are working with a specialist SEMH provision in Hillingdon, and the school is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join them for an immediate start on a full-time contract basis.

The School

This is a specialist SEMH provision, not a Pupil Referral Unit. The provision aims to provide a nurturing and therapeutic educational experience through personalised learning and development by offering young people a physical, intellectual, emotional and social curriculum, ensuring they meet each pupil's needs individually.

You would work alongside a team of experienced, dedicated staff who focus on the children's positive attributes. These pupils will all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Some will also have additional needs such as Autism and ADHD.

The ideal Mental Health Teaching Assistant

  • Do you have experience working in a SEN school, SEN resource provision within mainstream school, or Alternative Provision?
  • Are you looking to make a difference in a young person’s life who has Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)?
  • Are you looking to work with children and young people with dysregualted behaviour?
  • Can you develop meaningful relationships with children who has complex mental health?
  • Are you looking for your next challenge?

If you answered yes to the above questions, then this could be your role..

If you want to hear more about our Mental Health Teaching Assistant opportunities, please get in touch with Caitlin @ Parker Smith Inclusion! You can also apply by responding to this advert! If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEN career development.

Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements

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