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 a supportive team.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team in a rewarding role with excellent career growth opportunities.
- 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 24700 - 27300 £ 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 Oldham.
A specialist school in Oldham 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.
The 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.
The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.
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 Oldham who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners then we want to hear from you.
Children's Mentor employer: Vision for Education - Manchester
Join The Edwin Group as a Children’s Mental Health Assistant in Oldham, where you will be part of a nurturing and supportive environment dedicated to transforming the lives of young people with SEMH challenges. Our commitment to professional development, excellent pay rates, and a strong team culture makes us an outstanding employer for those passionate about making a positive impact in education. With small class sizes and a focus on individualised support, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and contribute to the wellbeing and growth of our pupils.
Contact Details:
Vision for Education - Manchester Recruitment Team
