Job description
Do you have a passion for supporting young people with mental health challenges? Are you ready to make a difference in a setting that values empathy, resilience, and tailored support?
Job Title: Mental Health Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Lytchett Minster
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent
GSL Education are currently seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant for a permanent, full-time position in Lytchett Minster, starting immediately. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students who may experience anxiety, trauma, depression, or other mental health difficulties, helping them to engage with learning in a nurturing and structured environment.
About the Role:
As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the emotional wellbeing and academic progress of students. You will work both one-to-one and in small groups, supporting students to regulate their emotions, develop coping strategies, and build confidence in their learning journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting students with diagnosed or emerging mental health conditions.
- Implementing behaviour and wellbeing support plans in coordination with SEN and pastoral staff.
- Acting as a key worker, offering consistent emotional support and a safe space for students.
- Helping to create a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Liaising with external mental health professionals when required.
- Promoting resilience, self-esteem, and positive mental health strategies.
Mental Health Teaching Assistant (TA) Job Requirements:
- Training or certification in Mental Health First Aid or trauma-informed care is advantageous.
- Experience working with young people facing a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression and emotional regulation challenges.
- Possess an understanding of mental health challenges and the ability to offer emotional and behavioural support to students.
- Be proactive, empathetic and able to communicate effectively with students, teachers and parents.
- Have a patient and compassionate approach, with the ability to adapt your support to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Begin Your Journey with GSL Education!
At GSL Education, we are dedicated to fostering the professional development of enthusiastic educators. As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant (TA), you will benefit from access to exceptional schools, expert support and opportunities to enhance your skills within a setting that appreciates your commitment. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate between £13.68 and £16.12, commensurate with your experience and expertise, ensuring that your hard work is both valued and rewarded.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Mental Health Teaching Assistant (TA)’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.