Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Stroud, Gloucestershire

Immediate Start

89- 100 per day

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and well-being of young people? Do you want to help students build resilience, confidence, and coping strategies so they can succeed both in school and beyond?

We are looking for a Mental Health Support Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive SEN school in Stroud. This is a rewarding role where you'll work closely with students, staff, and mental health specialists to provide personalised support and encouragement to learners facing emotional challenges.

The Role:

• Provide consistent emotional support to students experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression and OCD
• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, helping them engage with learning and develop self-confidence
• Assist with the delivery of well-being and mental health interventions
• Work alongside teachers, parents, and external professionals to create individual support plans
• Track and review progress to ensure each student is supported effectively
• Foster a positive, safe, and nurturing school environment

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children (essential)
• Experience supporting young people with mental health needs (preferable)
• Safeguarding knowledge/training (essential, or willingness to complete)
• Level 3 qualification required; a degree, ideally in Psychology, is desirable

Who This Role Suits:

This opportunity is ideal for:

• Psychology graduates seeking hands-on experience in education and mental health
• Aspiring Educational Psychologists, SEN Teachers, or Support Workers looking to develop their career in a school setting

If you're empathetic, resilient, and eager to make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join the team as a Mental Health Support Teaching Assistant in Stroud.