About the role
Children's Mental Health Assistant
Whitley Bay
£400-500 per week
Immediate and September Starts
The School and Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team as a Children's Mental Health Assistant in the Whitley Bay area. As a Children's Mental Health Assistant, you will be working with children who have a diagnosis of Social and Emotional Mental Health needs. One of your biggest roles will be ensuring they are engaged and being able to de-escalate any challenging situations. This Children's Mental Health Assistant role is long term and potentially permanent.
Requirements
The desired Children's Mental Health Assistant will have;
1. Use judgement and creativity to plan and deliver interventions according to the needs of the young people
2. The ability to use initiative and be proactive
3. Kind and nurturing approach to the complex needs young people can face
What we offer
As a Children's Mental Health Assistant. part of our team, you benefit from:
4. Flexible Schedule – Choose when and where you work, ideal for balancing personal commitments
5. Variety of Experience – Gain valuable experience in different schools, year groups, and teaching environments.
6. Work-Life Balance – No planning or marking outside of school hours in many roles.
7. Try Before You Commit – Explore different schools before considering a permanent position.
8. Professional Development – We offer regular CPD and training courses.
9. Competitive Pay – Excellent Daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
10. Supportive Network – 24/7 Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.