Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Full-Time 16.4 - 16.4 £ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
Pink Tile Education Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support children with emotional wellbeing and learning barriers in a school setting.
  • Company: Pink Tile Education, dedicated to fostering mental health in schools.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible contract options, and a supportive work environment.
  • Other info: Join a team that values emotional maturity and offers growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in mental health support.
  • Qualifications: Compassion, resilience, and experience in care or education preferred but not essential.

The predicted salary is between 16.4 - 16.4 £ per hour.

Pink Tile Education are recruiting a Mental Health Teaching Assistant for a school in Crawley. This role would suit someone compassionate, resilient, and interested in supporting children with emotional wellbeing and barriers to learning.

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant you may support pupils with anxiety, low confidence, SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, trauma‑related needs, emotional regulation difficulties or social communication needs. You will help pupils feel settled, follow routines, manage transitions and engage more positively with school.

We are looking for someone calm, thoughtful and reliable. Experience in schools, care, youth work, counselling support, mental health support, SEND, mentoring or behaviour support would be helpful, but the school will value emotional maturity and consistency above all.

Location: Crawley

Pay: £14.25 to £16.40 per hour

Contract options: Temporary, permanent and temp‑to‑perm opportunities available

Start: As soon as possible or September

Pink Tile Education is an equal opportunities employer.

Mental Health Teaching Assistant employer: Pink Tile Education Ltd

Join a nurturing and supportive nursery in Chichester where your contributions are genuinely valued and appreciated. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, ongoing professional development, and a welcoming team environment, this role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying consistent hours and the potential for long-term employment.

Pink Tile Education Ltd

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Pink Tile Education Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Compassion
Resilience
Emotional Wellbeing Support
Understanding of SEMH Needs
Knowledge of Autism
Knowledge of ADHD
Trauma-Informed Care