https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-teaching-assistant-academics--98e47112-b633-4e2a-9d88-c6b773c91e27 RSS feed for Mental Health Teaching Assistant at Academics. en-gb Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:54:14 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-teaching-assistant-academics--98e47112-b633-4e2a-9d88-c6b773c91e27 https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-teaching-assistant-academics--98e47112-b633-4e2a-9d88-c6b773c91e27 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Oxford | Salary: £90 - £110/day | Type: Permanent | Mental Health Teaching Assistant Are you passionate about supporting young people who have experienced trauma? We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and reflective Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join our specialist school community. Our pupils are aged 5-18 and have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), trauma, and neglect. Many present with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. This is a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people''s lives - helping them feel safe, understood and able to learn. We particularly welcome applications from graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, Social Work, Youth Work or related fields. However, we warmly encourage candidates from all educational backgrounds who share our values and commitment to trauma-informed practice. We are a specialist setting built around: Therapeutic approaches Restorative practice Attachment-aware and trauma-informed principles A strong, supportive multi-disciplinary team The Role As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide 1:1 support to pupils with SEMH needs Lead and support small group interventions Help pupils develop em... Permanent