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Mental Health Assistant / Teaching Assistant, Bristol
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Bristol, United Kingdom
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Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
Job Description:
Teaching Assistant for Children with Mental Health Needs – Bristol
Would you like a role supporting the mental health of young people? A great platform for future psychologists, therapists or counsellors to gain relevant experience.
* Start ASAP
* £90 - £125 per day, depending on experience
* Full-time, Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4pm
* Term time only
* Bristol – BS16
* Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates
A school that specialises in accommodating children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs is looking for Teaching Assistants to support children with behavioural and mental health issues.
* Working with SEN students aged 8 to 18 to support their wellbeing and personal development.
* Work alongside therapists and psychologists based on-site at the school.
* Build frontline, practical experience with young people with significant SEMH needs.
* Gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs such as Autism and ADHD.
The right candidate
* Graduates qualified in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology OR with a good educational background (GCSEs in Maths and English) plus prior experience as a Teaching Assistant for children with mental health issues.
* Enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEMH.
* Resilient and confident to work with challenging behaviour.
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