At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with SEMH challenges and help them thrive in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join a top-rated education agency dedicated to transforming young lives.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, social events, and pension contributions.
- Other info: Join a supportive community focused on wellbeing and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or vulnerable individuals, empathy, and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Transform lives every day as a Children’s Mental Health Assistant – helping pupils with SEMH challenges grow, thrive, and reach their potential in this term-time only role based in Wigan.
A specialist school in Wigan is seeking a dedicated Children’s Mental Health Assistant to provide hands-on support for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. In this classroom-based role, you’ll work closely with teachers to support pupils’ emotional wellbeing, social development, and learning progress. With small class sizes, you can build meaningful relationships, provide individualised support, and truly see the difference your care and guidance make.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity for anyone looking to make a positive impact in children’s lives while gaining valuable experience in SEMH, mental health, education, or pastoral support. You’ll join a structured, nurturing school environment where teamwork, professional development, and pupil wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.
Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet the Below)
- Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults, ideally with SEMH or mental health needs.
- Be patient, adaptable, and empathetic, able to respond effectively to each pupil’s individual emotional and educational needs.
- Be committed to promoting pupils’ wellbeing, resilience, and personal development.
- Be reliable, proactive, and a strong team player, contributing positively to the school community.
- Hold the right to work in the UK and be able to provide two professional references.
What we offer
- 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.
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. 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.
If you are a Children’s Mental Health Assistant based near Wigan who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners then we want to hear from you.
Children's Mentor in Wigan employer: Vision for Education
Join The Edwin Group as a Children’s Mental Health Assistant in Wigan, where you will be part of a nurturing and supportive school environment dedicated to transforming the lives of pupils with SEMH challenges. With a strong focus on professional development, excellent pay rates, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a passionate team in a highly regarded educational setting.
