Children’s Mental Health Assistant (full time, temporary) Wigan £475 - £525 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications) Start date: February 2026 The School and Role A specialist school in Wigan is seeking a Children’s Mental Health Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This classroom-based role involves working closely with teachers to support pupils’ educational progress, emotional wellbeing and social development. Class sizes are small, allowing for individualised support and meaningful relationships with pupils. This is a rewarding opportunity for candidates looking to gain hands-on experience in children’s mental health, SEMH, education or pastoral support, within a structured and supportive school environment. Requirements To be considered for this Children’s Mental Health Assistant role, you must: Have previous experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults Have experience supporting individuals with SEMH or mental health needs Be patient, adaptable and able to respond to the individual needs of each pupil Be committed to supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing and development Possess Right to work in the UK and be able to provide 2 references This role is ideal for candidates passionate about children’s mental health and education and seeking meaningful, long-term experience in a specialist setting. What we offer As a Children’s Mental Health Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from: Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). Social and networking events. Pension contributions. CPD to help with your professional development. Access to a dedicated consultant. Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration 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. The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group. 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. How to apply If you are a Children’s Mental Health Assistant based near Wigan who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on. visionsupport