Mental Health Teaching Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Guildford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Mental Health Support Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) Trauma-Informed Practice Behaviour Management Empathy Resilience Communication Skills Psychology Knowledge

FULL DESCRIPTION

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Guildford - £89-£105 per day - Full-time - ASAP start

Mental Health Teaching Assistant

A well-respected specialist school near Guildford is looking for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The students range between 10 and 16 years old, and face a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, and challenges including trauma, anxiety, OCD, and behavioural issues. The students therefore need a Mental Health Teaching Assistant who will be dedicated to being a consistent role model, is committed to building strong relationships, is empathetic and up for a challenge!

The ideal Mental Health Teaching Assistant must be open-minded, resilient, and knowledgeable about mental health. The perfect candidate will have experience with SEN children and/or adults in any setting. Graduates in Psychology, Criminology or Counselling would also be perfect for this position.

If you are looking to kick-start your career in Psychology, Mental Health or Education, then this Mental Health Teaching Assistant role is the perfect opportunity for you.

  • ASAP start
  • £89-£105 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-3.30pm, term time only
  • Must be able to travel to Guildford or surrounding areas
  • Excellent on-site education and training, support and CPD is provided
  • You MUST have right to work in the UK - no Visa sponsorship

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