Mental Health Support Assistant, RIBBONS AND REEVES

Job Summary

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

Key Details

• Role: Mental Health Support Assistant
• Pay: £90‑110 per day PAYE
• Contract: full‑time, term‑time only from September 2026
• School size: around 450 children, including a specialist autism centre
• Ofsted rating: Good (2024), Outstanding in Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership & Management, Early Years
• Experience: Psychology, Criminology, Counselling, Education or Mental Health graduate preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide 1‑on‑1 and small‑group support across the school day for pupils with SEMH, autism, speech and language needs, anxiety, emotional regulation and social communication
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience, emotional awareness and positive learning behaviours
• Work closely with the SENCO, class teachers, pastoral staff, families and external professionals

Qualifications & Experience

• Calm, patient, emotionally intelligent and committed to safeguarding
• Reliable, proactive and confident supporting vulnerable pupils with a range of emotional and behavioural needs
• Previous experience with children, SEND, mentoring, tutoring, youth work, care or mental health support highly desirable
• Graduate serious about progressing into Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Therapy or Teaching

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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