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Mental Health Support Assistant – Hounslow - September 2026
A school in Hounslow is seeking a Mental Health Support Assistant for September 2026. This role is ideal for a graduate looking to build a career in mental health, psychology, therapy, counselling, education or SEND.
Mental Health Support Assistant role paying £90-110 per day PAYE.
- Full-time, term-time only contract from September 2026.
- Excellent experience for a Psychology, Criminology, Counselling, Education or Mental Health graduate.
- Work in a successful primary school as a mental health support assistant supporting pupils across Key Stages 1 and 2.
As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will provide 1:1 and small-group support across the school day.
- Gain direct experience supporting students with PLMD, anxiety, emotional regulation, low confidence, behaviour needs and social communication difficulties.
- The school has a strong pastoral structure, with a clear focus on behaviour, safeguarding, academic progress and personal development.
- The successful Mental Health Support Assistant will help students develop confidence, resilience, emotional awareness and positive learning behaviours.
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Mental Health Support Assistant candidates must be calm, patient, emotionally intelligent and committed to safeguarding.
- You will work closely with the SENCO, Heads of Year, pastoral staff, teachers, families and external professionals.
- Previous experience with children or young people, SEND, mentoring, tutoring, youth work, care or mental health support is highly desirable.
- This Mental Health Support Assistant role in Hounslow would suit a graduate who is serious about progressing into Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Therapy, Counselling or Teaching.
- You must be reliable, proactive and confident supporting young people with a range of emotional, behavioural and social needs.
- The school is looking for a Mental Health Support Assistant who can build positive relationships with boys, set clear boundaries and support students to make strong progress both academically and personally.
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