Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Position: Mental Health Teaching Assistant (SEMH Support)Location: Salford, Greater ManchesterType: Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm)Start Date: ASAPSalary: Competitive, based on experience

About Us:Cover People UK are recruiting for a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 in a secondary school in Salford. This full-time role is focused on providing essential mental health and emotional well-being support to children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The position is ideal for someone passionate about making a positive difference in students' lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and group support to students with SEMH needs, helping them navigate their learning environment.
• Assist teachers in creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom atmosphere.
• Work with students to build emotional resilience and develop coping strategies.
• Monitor and support students' mental health and well-being, helping them engage positively with their learning.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff to tailor support plans that meet the unique needs of each student.
• Promote a nurturing, empathetic environment that fosters personal growth and academic progress.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a classroom setting is preferred.
• Proven experience supporting children with SEMH/Mental Health needs is essential.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to apply for one, is mandatory.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a calm and supportive approach to managing challenging behaviour.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s mental health and helping them succeed academically.

What Cover People UK can offer:

• Rates of pay vary depending on experience
• A dedicated consultant who will work on your behalf to secure you work
• A variety of school placements; you can pick and choose what you want to accept and decline
• Long and short term assignments
• Ongoing free CPD throughout the course of the academic year e.g. behaviour management, safeguarding, assessment methods and strategies, cover supervisor course, etc
• A ‘Refer a Friend Scheme’ with the opportunity to earn up to £100 per referral

If you would like to discuss this role further you can contact Amelia at Cover People UK or apply with your most up to date CV. Cover People UK are working on behalf of schools in Salford. All candidates will be subject to register with the agency and will need to have a full enhanced DBS along with other regulation checks.