Mental Health Teaching Assistant – Build a Career in Education or Clinical Support
Location: Stevenage
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30
Salary: £460 – £500 per week
Sector: Education and Training
Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant ready for the next step in your career? Or a Psychology graduate seeking hands-on experience to launch your journey into mental health or education and training? At Academics we are looking for Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic team.
This Mental Health Teaching Assistant role in Stevenage offers the perfect foundation for building a long-term career—whether you’re aiming to join a clinical team, train as a therapist or psychologist, or develop into a specialist within education and training.
Why This Role Is a Powerful Career Move
* Progress into clinical work – Collaborate with therapists, SENCOs, and external professionals, gaining insight into therapeutic approaches and early intervention.
* Start a career in education – Gain experience in inclusive teaching environments, supporting learners with complex needs while developing classroom-based skills.
* Highly valued experience – This role is ideal for future careers in educational psychology, mental health services, youth justice, teaching, or social care.
About the Role
As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you’ll be part of a supportive and passionate team helping young people overcome emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges. You’ll work closely with both students and staff to create a nurturing, trauma-informed learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs
* Help implement personalised behaviour and emotional support plans
* Encourage positive coping strategies, confidence, and emotional regulation
* Support classroom inclusion and engagement for all students
* Liaise with teachers, parents, and external agencies to monitor progres
* Contribute to a school-wide ethos of care, structure, and mental wellbeing
What We're Looking For
* Experience as a SEMH Teaching Assistant or background in supporting vulnerable children
* Psychology, Criminology, or related degree preferred
* A passion for mental health, inclusion, and making a lasting impact
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
* Emotional resilience, empathy, and patience in challenging situations
* Ability to commute to Stevenage
* A commitment to long-term development in education or therapeutic work
What You’ll Gain
* Career pathways into clinical roles, educational psychology, counselling, or teaching
* Ongoing professional development and access to specialist training
* Mentoring and collaboration with experienced professionals in both clinical and educational fields
* A meaningful role where your work helps transform lives
* Experience in a respected school in Stevenage committed to staff growth and wellbeing
Apply for the Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Stevenage today!
