Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Pontefract

Leader Education is seeking compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with mental health support needs in schools in Pontefract.

These are long-term temporary roles, ideal for candidates seeking a consistent, full-time position in a supportive and structured environment.

The Role

You will work with pupils who have a range of additional needs, including communication difficulties, and behaviour regulation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1, small group & classroom support 
• Assisting in the development of independence, and confidence
• Supporting students’ overall well-being
• Adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of each pupil
• Contributing to a nurturing and structured learning environment

Role Requirements

Experience in a SEMH or mental health support setting is desirable but not essential. What matters most is a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to a long-term placement.

We welcome candidates from backgrounds such as:

• Youth Work
• Care
• Psychology
• Health & Social Care
• Sport
• Creative Arts
• Other relevant fields

About Leader Education

Leader Education provides expert support to schools and candidates across the Education Sector. We partner with a range of inclusive mainstream, SEND & complex care schools to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with mental health needs, providing consistent and high-quality staffing solutions.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay via compliant umbrella payroll
• Ongoing support and training opportunities
• Access to in-house Team Teach and SEND-specific training
• A dedicated consultant to support you
• Full compliance with AWR to ensure correct pay and working conditions

All candidates must complete our Safer Recruitment process. An Enhanced Child or Child & Adult DBS is required. If you do not currently hold one, you can apply through Leader Education.

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