Job Description
Mental Health Support Assistant - Islington - September 2026 A warm, inclusive primary school near Euston is seeking a Mental Health Support Assistant for September 2026. Set within a state-of-the-art campus with a specialist autism provision, this Islington role is ideal for a graduate looking to build a career in mental health, psychology, therapy, counselling or SEND.
* Mental Health Support Assistant role paying £90-110 per day PAYE.
* Full-time, term-time only contract from September 2026.
* Excellent experience for a Psychology, Criminology, Counselling, Education or Mental Health graduate.
* Work in an inclusive primary school with around 450 children, including a specialist autism centre.
* The school was judged Good by Ofsted in 2024, with Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years all graded Outstanding.
* Gain direct experience supporting pupils with SEMH, autism, speech and language needs, anxiety, emotional regulation and social communication.
* The school has a strong reputation for SEND provision, with specialist support for pupils with EHCPs through its autism resource base.
* As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will provide 1:1 and small-group support across the school day.
* The successful Mental Health Support Assistant will help pupils develop confidence, resilience, emotional awareness and positive learning behaviours.
* Mental Health Support Assistant candidates must be calm, patient, emotionally intelligent and committed to safeguarding.
* You will work closely with the SENCO, class teachers, pastoral staff, families and external professionals.
* Previous experience with children, SEND, mentoring, tutoring, youth work, care or mental health support is highly desirable.
* This Mental Health Support Assistant role in Islington would suit a graduate who is serious about progressing into Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Therapy or Teaching.
* You must be reliable, proactive and confident supporting vulnerable pupils with a range of emotional and behavioural needs.
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