Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Milton Keynes- Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people with mental health needs, trauma, anxiety, and behavioural challenges?
Do you want to make a genuine difference in a supportive, therapeutic school setting?

Academics are working with a specialist SEMH provision in Milton Keynes to recruit a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their team from September on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for individuals who are calm, resilient and committed to helping vulnerable young people thrive both emotionally and academically.

About the Role

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students aged 5-16 with SEMH needs, anxiety, low mood, trauma histories, and behavioural difficulties
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to build confidence, resilience and emotional regulation
• Use restorative practice, positive behaviour approaches and consistent routines
• Help students access learning by providing patient, structured support
• Build trusting, professional relationships with pupils who may find school challenging
• Work closely with teachers, behaviour staff and therapists to support individual plans

This is a rewarding role where you will see real progress and be an important part of a highly supportive team.

Ideal Candidate

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience working with mental health, challenging behaviour, youth work, care, SEN, PRU, or alternative provision
• A calm, patient and trauma-informed approach
• Confidence supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs
• Ability to remain professional, resilient and consistent
• A genuine desire to help young people overcome barriers and succeed
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Psychology, Criminology, Social Work, Counselling or related graduates are especially encouraged to apply, but experience and attitude are equally valued.

What the School Can Offer

• Permanent role from September
• Daily rate £95-£105 per day depending on experience
• Excellent staff support and training
• A therapeutic, relational behaviour model
• Opportunities for progression (SEN, behaviour mentor, therapy assistant)
• A warm and committed team who genuinely care about their pupils

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEMH and mental health needs and want a meaningful long-term role, we would love to hear from you.

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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.