Mental Health Assistant

Location:

Swindon
Salary: £90 – £105 per day (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time

Hours:

8:30am – 4:00pm

Start Date:

ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Swindon is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about childrens mental health and wants to gain valuable experience supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, and additional learning needs.

• Support children who may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or struggle to engage in the classroom
• Provide 1:1 support to help pupils regulate emotions and remain focused during lessons
• Deliver small group interventions to build social skills, confidence, and resilience
• Use behaviour management strategies to de-escalate challenging situations calmly
• Build strong, trusting relationships to help pupils feel secure and understood
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals to support individual needs

This nurturing and inclusive primary school in Swindon has a strong focus on supporting pupils with additional needs. The staff team work collaboratively to create a structured, positive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to succeed both academically and emotionally.

• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Confidence supporting children with SEN, SEMH, or behavioural needs
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport quickly
• A genuine interest in mental health, psychology, or child development
• Previous experience working with children or vulnerable individuals is desirable but not essential

• Valuable, hands‑on experience supporting children with SEMH and additional needs
• A supportive school environment with experienced SEN professionals
• An excellent stepping stone for careers in psychology, therapy, teaching, or youth work
• Competitive daily pay

• Psychology or related degree
• Youth work, care, or support work experience
• Experience in PRUs, alternative provision, or specialist settings
• Team Teach / MAPA / CPI training

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK

Mental Health Assistant – (SEMH / SEN Support)

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client’s pay policy.