Mental Health Teaching Assistant – Islington Primary School – ASAP 2024 

Mental Health Teaching Assistant – Islington Primary School – ASAP 2024 

In the vibrant North London borough of Islington, the Head Teacher of an ‘Outstanding’ primary school is searching for a qualified Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support a range of pupils across KS1 & KS2 this year. This is a full time and long-term Teaching Assistant role for the rest of the academic year (ASAP – July 2025). 

What is involved with your Mental Health Teaching Assistant role? 

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis with an EHCP 

• Planning & delivering social interventions  

• Targeted support for vulnerable pupils who struggle with their mental health and/ or have SEN e.g. SEMH, Autism, ADHD, behavioural needs, complex attachment needs 

• Help your target pupils to identify & regulate their emotions  

• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists and Speech & Language Therapist 

• Receive £85 - £100 per day  

Does this sound like the Mental Health Teaching Assistant role you have been searching for? 

The Headteacher is keen to arrange trial days with confident, proactive, and experienced graduates now, so do not delay your application! 

School & Role Details: 

• Mental Health Teaching Assistant  

• Full time & long-term role  

• ASAP start 

• Perfect for a bright Psychology graduate & Aspiring Therapist/ Psychologist  

• Outstanding primary school in Islington, NorthLondon 

• Large, welcoming & supportive Inclusion Team 

Apply to this Mental Health Teaching Assistant role today by submitting your updated CV. If shortlisted, you will be contacted by your personal consultant within 48 hours. 

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. 

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. 

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. 

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Mental Health Teaching Assistant – Islington Primary School – ASAP 2024