https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-assistant-academics--6c56ce6a-ea23-473e-a77a-5c765f029ad0 RSS feed for Mental Health Assistant at Academics. en-gb Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:13:15 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-assistant-academics--6c56ce6a-ea23-473e-a77a-5c765f029ad0 https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-assistant-academics--6c56ce6a-ea23-473e-a77a-5c765f029ad0 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Chippenham | Salary: £90 - £105/day | Type: Permanent | Mental Health Assistant - Chippenham Location: Chippenham 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 Chippenham 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. The Role - Mental Health Assistant - Chippenham 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 individua... Permanent