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Mental Health Assistant​/Teaching Assistant

Job in Bristol, Bristol County, BS1, England, UK
Listing for: Academics
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Psychology, Child Development/Support, School Counselor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90 - 125 GBP Hourly GBP 90.00 125.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Mental Health Assistant / Teaching Assistant

Mental Health Assistant / Teaching Assistant Academics
• Bristol, City of, South West

Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs – Bristol

Would you like a role supporting the mental health of young people? A great platform for future psychologists, therapists or counsellors to gain relevant experience.

Key Details
  • Start ASAP
  • £90 - £125 per day, depending on experience
  • Full-time, Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4pm
  • Term time only
  • Bristol – BS16
  • Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates

A school that specialises in accommodating children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs is looking for Teaching Assistants to support children with behavioural and mental health issues.

Responsibilities
  • Working with SEN students aged 8 to 18 to support their wellbeing and personal development.
  • Work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on‑site at school.
  • Build frontline, practical experience with young people with significant SEMH needs.
  • Gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs such as Autism and ADHD.
Desired Candidate
  • Graduates who have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology OR a good education background (GCSE’s in Maths and English) plus prior experience as a Teaching Assistant for children with mental health issues.
  • Enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEMH.
  • Resilient and confident to work with challenging behaviour.

Teaching Assistant
• Bristol, City of, South West

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