Mental Health Teaching Assistant

1 month ago


Portsmouth, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Teaching Personnel are looking for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join a compassionate team at a school specializing in supporting young children with a range of Social Emotional Mental Health needs (SEMH). Become part of a supportive school community where building trust and nurturing confidence in children is paramount This role is ideal for someone who is dedicated to nurturing vulnerable young learners and creating a secure, trusting learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide bespoke, one-on-one and group support to pupils with additional needs.
  • Collaborate with teaching staff to implement personalised learning and support plans for pupils.
  • Adapt your approach to support the emotional, social, and academic development of each child.
  • Build meaningful relationships rooted in trust, encouragement, and understanding.
  • Maintain an awareness of safeguarding procedures and protocols at all times. 
What We’re Looking For:
  • Previous experience working with children with SEN/SEMH. 
  • A patient, resilient, and adaptive approach to providing individualized support.
  • Strong behaviour management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build connections with young, vulnerable pupils.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and families to best meet each child’s needs.
  • Adaptability and felxibility to support the changing needs of pupils. 
  • Team Teach or PRICE trained, or willingness to attend training in these areas.

If you’re passionate about supporting children with SEMH needs and have relevant experience, we’d love to hear from you For consideration, please send your CV to candice.bramley@teachingpersonnel.com 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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