Children's Mentor

Transform lives every day as a Children's Mental Health Assistant - helping pupils with SEMH challenges grow, thrive, and reach their potential in this term-time only role based in Tameside

Children's Mental Health Assistant (full time, temporary)

Tameside

£475 - £525 per week PAYE (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

Start date:

July 2026

A specialist school in Tameside is seeking a dedicated Children's Mental Health Assistant to provide hands‑on support for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. In this classroom‑based role, you'll work closely with teachers to support pupils' emotional wellbeing, social development, and learning progress. With small class sizes, you can build meaningful relationships, provide individualised support and truly see the difference your care and guidance make.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for anyone looking to make a positive impact in children's lives while gaining valuable experience in SEMH, mental health, education, or pastoral support. You'll join a structured, nurturing school environment where teamwork, professional development and pupil wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

• Have experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults, ideally with SEMH or mental health needs
• Be patient, adaptable and empathetic, able to respond effectively to each pupil's individual emotional and educational needs
• Be committed to promoting pupils' wellbeing, resilience and personal development
• Be reliable, proactive and a strong team player, contributing positively to the school community
• Hold the right to work in the UK and be able to provide two professional references

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
• Social and networking events
• Pension contributions
• CPD to help with your professional development
• Access to a dedicated consultant
• Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.