Mental Health Support Assistant

Mental Health Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant) – Huddersfield

Location: Huddersfield
Pay: £90 – £105 per day
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm

Are you passionate about supporting young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing?
We’re looking for a compassionate, proactive Mental Health Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Huddersfield, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and additional learning challenges.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference — whether you come from a school, care, youth work, psychology, or mental health background.

The Role:

• Support students aged 11–18 with SEMH needs, trauma, or anxiety.

• Work closely with teaching staff, counsellors, and therapists to promote emotional regulation.

• Help implement strategies for behaviour management and wellbeing.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support in both academic and therapeutic activities.

• Build strong, trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe and understood.

Requirements:

• Experience in mental health support, youth work, SEN, or similar setting.

• DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

• Calm, patient, and empathetic nature.

• Full-time availability (Monday–Friday, term time).

• Team Teach, Safeguarding, or Mental Health First Aid training desirable.

This role would suit someone who is emotionally intelligent, resilient, and passionate about inclusion. You’ll be part of a nurturing team that values care, consistency, and creativity in supporting young people.

Apply now to join our dedicated SEMH support team in Huddersfield and start making a difference today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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