Mental Health Assistant - Swindon
Academics
SwindonView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£90.00 to £105.00 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
19 November 2026
31 days leftJob description
Do you want to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people? Are you interested in mental health, behaviour and specialist education?
A friendly specialist school in Swindon is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support professional to join its team on a full-time basis. The school supports pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and provides a nurturing environment where students can develop academically, socially and emotionally.
As part of the Mental Health Support team, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
- Help pupils develop emotional regulation and coping strategies.
- Encourage positive behaviour and decision-making.
- Support students to access learning and build confidence.
- Work closely with teachers and pastoral and therapeutic staff.
This Mental Health Support role would suit a Psychology or Criminology Graduate, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker or caring individual who wants to build experience in mental health. You will develop practical experience supporting young people with anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma-related needs and emotional or behavioural challenges.
The Mental Health Support environment is structured, supportive and focused on helping pupils overcome barriers to learning. You will receive guidance from experienced staff and gain insight into therapeutic and restorative approaches.
- Mental Health Support
- Swindon
- Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
- £85 to £95 per day
- ASAP Start
- Specialist SEN/SEMH setting
If you are interested in this Mental Health Support opportunity, apply today with your updated CV.
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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Provenance
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Reed
First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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