At a Glance
- Tasks: Support learning activities and emotional regulation for pupils with SEMH and other needs.
- Company: Join a welcoming specialist setting in Wandsworth focused on supporting children with additional needs.
- Benefits: Pay ranges from £14.25 to £17.25 per hour, including 12.07% holiday pay.
- Other info: Full-time, term time only, with immediate and September starts available.
- Why this job: This role offers hands-on experience in a rewarding educational environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or vulnerable individuals, ideally with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
The predicted salary is between 17.25 - 17.25 £ per hour.
A welcoming specialist setting in Wandsworth is looking for a Mental Health Assistant to join their team. You will be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including SEMH, autism, speech & language needs, and social, emotional and behavioural needs within a structured and supportive environment. The role is hands-on, varied, and incredibly rewarding.
The role will include:
- Supporting learning activities within the classroom
- Working with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour
- Encouraging engagement, confidence, and positive relationships
- Helping create a safe, consistent, and supportive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals
- Ideally experience supporting SEMH or challenging behaviour
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A proactive and adaptable attitude
Training and ongoing support will be provided.
If you are passionate about supporting children with complex additional needs and helping students thrive within education, we would love to hear from you.
Important Notice: To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa. At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:
- Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
- Hold an enhanced DBS on the Children’s Workforce (or Children’s & Adults’) update service, or be willing to obtain one
Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.
Mental Health Assistant – Specialist SEMH Provision in Wandsworth employer: Pink Tile Education Ltd
Pink Tile Education is dedicated to safeguarding and quality in education. Located in Wandsworth, they provide training and ongoing support for staff. The team focuses on creating a safe and supportive learning environment for children with complex needs.
