A Mental Health Teaching Assistant is needed in Blandford!
Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Location: Blandford
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time
Are you passionate about supporting young people’s mental health and wellbeing? GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join schools in Blandford.
As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students, helping them to overcome barriers to learning linked to their emotional and social wellbeing. You will provide one-to-one and small group support, encourage positive behaviour, and assist teachers in creating an inclusive and nurturing classroom environment.
Responsibilities:
* Support students with mental health and emotional needs in the classroom.
* Work on a one-to-one basis or with small groups to build confidence and resilience.
* Assist teachers in managing behaviour and ensuring an inclusive learning environment.
* Encourage students to engage positively with their studies and peers.
* Monitor and report on student progress to teaching staff and pastoral teams.
* Help create a safe, supportive, and caring atmosphere within the school.
Requirements:
* CACHE Level 2 or 3, NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or Teaching Assistance, or a degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field.
* Experience supporting children or young people with mental health needs.
* Strong communication and empathy skills.
* The ability to remain calm and patient under pressure.
* A genuine commitment to promoting mental health and wellbeing in education.
If you are ready to support students’ mental health and help them thrive both emotionally and academically as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Blandford, we would love to hear from you!
To work with GSL Education as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you should:
* Have the right to work in the UK.
* Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
* Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information or to register your interest in the "Mental Health Teaching Assistant" role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.