Mental health assistant SEN/SEMH settings
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Part Time to Full time
Help children thrive by providing compassionate, practical mental health support in inclusive, specialist education settings. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to make a daily, tangible difference for pupils with SEND, SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, and complex communication profiles.
Children s Mental Health Assistant
Greater Manchester
£90 - £110 per day
Part Time to Full time
Help children thrive by providing compassionate, practical mental health support in inclusive, specialist education settings. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to make a daily, tangible difference for pupils with SEND, SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, and complex communication profiles.
Working across our client schools/settings Either on day-to-day supply or long-term placement
Full time contracts available depending on school/setting discretion
The role
* Build trusting relationships with pupils through consistent, trauma-informed support.
* Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions (emotion regulation, social skills, resilience).
* Implement individual support plans and EHCP outcomes alongside teachers and therapists.
* Use visual supports and structured routines to reduce anxiety and improve readiness to learn.
* Track wellbeing outcomes and contribute to reviews and safeguarding where appropriate.
* Support positive behaviour using de-escalation and restorative approaches.
You ll bring
* Genuine warmth, patience, and a child-first mindset.
* Experience with SEND/SEMH or a strong desire to learn (training provided).
* Confidence using visuals, schedules, and AAC or alternative communication methods.
* Ability to stay calm under pressure and model co-regulation.
* Excellent teamwork and communication with staff and families.
Ideal candidate
* Having a background working in education favourable but not essential
* Working with children- for example Sports coach-Tutor-support worker (transferable skills)
* A Passion for wanting to help children gain an education
* Resilient and compassionate
More About Us
Value Education can offer you excellent rates of pay and an honest approach to your career move. You are treated as an individual, not just a number - we strive to fulfil your needs and ensure that your skills, attributes and aims for the future are taken into account when we support you as you take the next step in your career.
Here at value, we also offer an enhanced DBS check so that you can be fully compliant and have the correct checks before gaining employment.
Value offers an Excellent referral scheme if you refer somebody to us who may be suitable for this role.
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