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Mental Health Teaching Assistant
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Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Aylesbury
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 Aylesbury 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
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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
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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
- Salary £19,000 - £24,000 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
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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.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
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