At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with diverse needs in their educational and emotional development.
- Company: A leading specialist school in Hillingdon, West London.
- Benefits: Competitive daily pay, guaranteed pay scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive community with networking events and dedicated consultants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals; caring and adaptable personality.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 26250 £ per year.
Location: Harefield, West London
Pay: £95-£100 per day PAYE paid weekly (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: September 2026
Hours: 08:45-15:15 (Monday to Friday)
The School and Role
A specialist All through school in Hillingdon, West London, the largest SEN provision in the borough with over 300 pupils, are looking for a Children's Mental Health Assistant to support young people and children with a diverse range of needs including moderate learning difficulties, sensory processing difficulties and associated speech, language and communication difficulties, including autistic spectrum disorders. The school are opening a new site.
As a Children's Mental Health Assistant, you will be based inside the classroom supporting students within education. Class sizes are small to ensure the needs of each pupil are met. You will be responsible for supporting their educational, social, and emotional development.
Requirements
- Have a caring, supportive and nurturing personality
- Have experience of working with those who are non-verbal, pre verbal.
- Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults within an education setting
- Be someone who is patient, caring and adaptable to each young person you will support
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.
Equality and Diversity
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.
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