Mental Health TA
Academics
Chippenham · posted 1 August 2026
Salary
£85 – £110 a day
Job type
full time
Location
Chippenham, England
Are you passionate about helping children feel supported, understood, and confident at school? Would you like to gain practical experience in education, mental health, psychology, or therapeutic support while making a positive difference to children's everyday lives?
A specialist school in
Chippenham, Wiltshire
is seeking a caring and enthusiastic
Mental Health Teaching Assistant
to join its dedicated support team. The school works with children aged
5-16
who may have
Autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, and additional learning requirements . This role provides an excellent opportunity to work alongside teachers, SEN professionals, therapists, and other specialist staff while developing your understanding of the connection between children's emotional wellbeing and their ability to engage with education.
Your Role
As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will provide personalised support to children who may experience challenges with their emotions, behaviour, confidence, relationships, or engagement with learning. You will spend time building trusting relationships and helping children develop practical strategies that enable them to manage difficult situations more positively. Your responsibilities may include: Providing
one-to-one and small-group support
tailored to individual children's needs. Helping children recognise, understand, and communicate their emotions. Supporting children experiencing
anxiety, low confidence, emotional dysregulation, or social difficulties . Helping children develop appropriate strategies for managing stress and challenging situations. Encouraging children to return to learning following periods of anxiety, distress, or disengagement. Promoting positive behaviour through calm, consistent, and supportive approaches. Developing children's communication, social skills, confidence, and independence. Providing a reassuring presence during challenging moments. Working closely with teachers and SEN staff to follow individual support strategies.
About You
The ideal candidate will be
compassionate, patient, reliable, and emotionally resilient , with a genuine interest in children's mental health and wellbeing. You should be comfortable building professional relationships with children and able to remain calm and consistent when situations become challenging. Previous experience within
education, childcare, mental health, SEND, youth work, care, or support work
would be advantageous. However, this position could also be an excellent opportunity for
graduates and aspiring professionals
looking to gain relevant experience before pursuing further study or training. The role could be particularly valuable for individuals interested in careers such as: Clinical Psychology Educational Psychology Counselling Child and Adolescent Mental Health Social Work Occupational Therapy Teaching Special Educational Needs
What We Offer
£85-£110 per day , depending on experience. Full-time, Monday to Friday position. September 2026 start. PAYE weekly pay. Practical experience supporting children's mental health and emotional wellbeing within education. The opportunity to learn from experienced teachers, therapists, SEN professionals, and support staff. Experience supporting children with Autism, SEMH, anxiety, and additional needs. Development of communication, behaviour support, safeguarding, and relationship-building skills. Valuable experience for future careers in psychology, education, therapy, and mental health services.
A Rewarding Opportunity
Working as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant gives you the opportunity to become a trusted and consistent source of support for children who may find aspects of school challenging. Apply today
to begin developing your experience in education and mental health support while helping children build confidence, resilience, and the skills they need to thrive. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
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Chippenham, Wiltshire
is seeking a caring and enthusiastic
Mental Health Teaching Assistant
to join its dedicated support team. The school works with children aged
5-16
who may have
Autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, and additional learning requirements . This role provides an excellent opportunity to work alongside teachers, SEN professionals, therapists, and other specialist staff while developing your understanding of the connection between children's emotional wellbeing and their ability to engage with education.
Your Role
As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will provide personalised support to children who may experience challenges with their emotions, behaviour, confidence, relationships, or engagement with learning. You will spend time building trusting relationships and helping children develop practical strategies that enable them to manage difficult situations more positively. Your responsibilities may include: Providing
one-to-one and small-group support
tailored to individual children's needs. Helping children recognise, understand, and communicate their emotions. Supporting children experiencing
anxiety, low confidence, emotional dysregulation, or social difficulties . Helping children develop appropriate strategies for managing stress and challenging situations. Encouraging children to return to learning following periods of anxiety, distress, or disengagement. Promoting positive behaviour through calm, consistent, and supportive approaches. Developing children's communication, social skills, confidence, and independence. Providing a reassuring presence during challenging moments. Working closely with teachers and SEN staff to follow individual support strategies.
About You
The ideal candidate will be
compassionate, patient, reliable, and emotionally resilient , with a genuine interest in children's mental health and wellbeing. You should be comfortable building professional relationships with children and able to remain calm and consistent when situations become challenging. Previous experience within
education, childcare, mental health, SEND, youth work, care, or support work
would be advantageous. However, this position could also be an excellent opportunity for
graduates and aspiring professionals
looking to gain relevant experience before pursuing further study or training. The role could be particularly valuable for individuals interested in careers such as: Clinical Psychology Educational Psychology Counselling Child and Adolescent Mental Health Social Work Occupational Therapy Teaching Special Educational Needs
What We Offer
£85-£110 per day , depending on experience. Full-time, Monday to Friday position. September 2026 start. PAYE weekly pay. Practical experience supporting children's mental health and emotional wellbeing within education. The opportunity to learn from experienced teachers, therapists, SEN professionals, and support staff. Experience supporting children with Autism, SEMH, anxiety, and additional needs. Development of communication, behaviour support, safeguarding, and relationship-building skills. Valuable experience for future careers in psychology, education, therapy, and mental health services.
A Rewarding Opportunity
Working as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant gives you the opportunity to become a trusted and consistent source of support for children who may find aspects of school challenging. Apply today
to begin developing your experience in education and mental health support while helping children build confidence, resilience, and the skills they need to thrive. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
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