https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-teaching-assistant-academics--7c4133f5-c632-4259-bc05-f92f4452cc7c RSS feed for Mental Health Teaching Assistant at Academics. en-gb Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:41:55 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-teaching-assistant-academics--7c4133f5-c632-4259-bc05-f92f4452cc7c https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-teaching-assistant-academics--7c4133f5-c632-4259-bc05-f92f4452cc7c Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:51:44 GMT Location: Haddenham | Salary: 470.00-470.00 Weekly | Type: Contract | Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Aylesbury Temp to perm Academics are acting as the agency for this roleAre 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 RoleAs a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will:Support students aged 5-16 with SEMH needs, anxiety, low mood, trauma histories, and behavioural difficultiesWork 1:1 and in small groups to build confidence, resilience and emotional regulationUse restorative practice, positive behaviour approaches and consistent routinesHelp students access learning by providing patient, structured supportBuild trusting, professional relationships with pupils who may find school challengingWork closely with teachers, behaviour staff and therapists to suppor... Contract