Mental Health Support Assistant

Mental Health Support Assistant – Barnet

A high-achieving boys secondary school in Barnet is seeking a Mental Health Support Assistant for September 2026. This role is ideal for a graduate looking to build a career in mental health, psychology, therapy, counselling, education or SEND.

Pay and Contract: £90-110 per day PAYE, full-time, term-time only contract from September 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support across the school day.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience, emotional awareness and positive learning behaviours.
• Support pupils with SEMH, anxiety, emotional regulation, low confidence, behaviour needs and social communication difficulties.
• Work closely with the SENCO, Heads of Year, pastoral staff, teachers, families and external professionals.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Graduate in Psychology, Criminology, Counselling, Education or Mental Health.
• Excellent experience in supporting students (e.g., with SEND, mentoring, tutoring, youth work, care or mental health support) is highly desirable.
• Calm, patient, emotionally intelligent and committed to safeguarding.
• Reliable, proactive and confident in supporting young people with a range of emotional, behavioural and social needs.
• Able to build positive relationships, set clear boundaries and support students to make strong progress academically and personally.

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