Mental Health Support Assistant

Mental Health Support Assistant – Brent – September 2026

A warm, inclusive primary school near Wembley is seeking a Mental Health Support Assistant for September 2026. Set within a state-of-the-art campus with a specialist autism provision, this Brent role is ideal for a graduate looking to build a career in mental health, psychology, therapy, counselling or SEND.

• Mental Health Support Assistant role paying £90‑110 per day PAYE.
• Full‑time, term‑time only contract from September 2026.
• Excellent experience for a Psychology, Criminology, Counselling, Education or Mental Health graduate.
• Work in an inclusive primary school with around 450 children, including a specialist autism centre.
• The school was judged Good by Ofsted in 2024, with Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years all graded Outstanding.
• Gain direct experience supporting pupils with SEMH, autism, speech and language needs, anxiety, emotional regulation and social communication.
• The school has a strong reputation for SEND provision, with specialist support for pupils with EHCPs through its autism resource base.
• As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will provide 1:1 and small‑group support across the school day.
• The successful Mental Health Support Assistant will help pupils develop confidence, resilience, emotional awareness and positive learning behaviours.
• Mental Health Support Assistant candidates must be calm, patient, emotionally intelligent and committed to safeguarding.
• You will work closely with the SENCO, class teachers, pastoral staff, families and external professionals.
• Previous experience with children, SEND, mentoring, tutoring, youth work, care or mental health support is highly desirable.
• This Mental Health Support Assistant role in Brent would suit a graduate who is serious about progressing into Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Therapy or Teaching.
• You must be reliable, proactive and confident supporting vulnerable pupils with a range of emotional and behavioural needs.

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