Mental Health Support Assistant

1 week ago


London, UK, United Kingdom RIBBONS AND REEVES Full time
Mental Health Support Assistant | Tower Hamlets

Do you have a passion for supporting children's wellbeing and a desire to work as a Mental Health Support Assistant for the remainder of the academic year?

Do you have experience working with children with SEMH/SEN?

If so, join a vibrant Primary School in Tower Hamlet seeking an enthusiastic Mental Health Support Assistant to work with students with SEN and SEMH needs. In this role, you will support students in their learning and academic achievement, helping to enhance their communication and social skills.


Mental Health Support Assistant | Job Summary
  • Full-time term time only Mental Health Support Assistant Role | Long term contract until July 2025
  • Work alongside qualified SEMH professionals, Specialist Teachers and Educational Psychologists
  • Role Paying £420-£500 per week | Paid weekly on PAYE basis
  • Minimum 2:1 Psychology-related degree from a Top 20 University
  • Experience working with children with SEN and SEMH is essential

Mental Health Support Assistant | Job Role
  • Support small groups of students and on a 1:1 basis in the classroom or in intervention sessions
  • Highly rewarding role making a meaningful impact on children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties needs
  • Supporting and comforting Student with Anxiety and/or Depression, ASC and Autism
  • Ensuring that all children have a safe learning environment, using a composed approach to de-escalate situations and assisting in their learning and development.

Mental Health Support Assistant | School Details


This Mental Health Support Assistant role is based in the heart of Tower Hamlets where the learning is second to none. This role is ideal for an aspiring Educational or Clinical Psychologist who is looking to get hands-on classroom experience before continuing their career.

Located in Central East London, the school has excellent transport links, making it easily accessible. Don’t miss out—this role is highly sought after

If this Mental Health Support Assistant role is of interest to you then please contact Mia Hughes at Ribbons & Reeves or click ‘apply’ to be considered for this role.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Mental Health Support Assistant role, in Tower Hamlets. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Mental Health Support Assistant role.

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