Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Mental Health Teaching Assistant – Scarborough | £14.24–£16ph | Flexible Supply Castle Education are looking for compassionate, patient and resilient Mental Health Teaching Assistants to support pupils across schools and specialist education settings in Scarborough. This role is ideal for people who understand the importance of emotional wellbeing in education and want to help children feel safe, understood and confident enough to engage with school life. Whether your background is in education, mental health support, care work, youth work or pastoral support, this could be a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference. The Role As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you may be supporting pupils who experience social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties or challenges with engagement and attendance. Your responsibilities could include: • Providing 1:1 support to pupils who need additional emotional support • Helping children manage their emotions and develop coping strategies • Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils • Encouraging engagement with classroom learning • Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation • Helping pupils develop resilience, confidence and independence • Providing a calm, consistent and nurturing presence • Supporting reintegration into classroom activities where appropriate • Working alongside teachers and pastoral or safeguarding teams • Helping create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment Every pupil's needs are different, so patience, empathy and a flexible approach are essential. ⭐ Why Work With Castle Education? • £14.24–£16.00 per hour, depending on experience and role • Flexible supply opportunities across Scarborough • Part-time, full-time and ad-hoc work • Choose work that fits around your availability • Weekly PAYE pay • Holiday pay included • No evening or weekend work for school-based roles • Free training and CPD opportunities • Optional pension • Dedicated education recruitment consultant • Out-of-hours support • Opportunities to develop experience in SEMH and pastoral support • Rewarding work where your support can make a real difference ‍ Who We're Looking For We're keen to hear from: Mental Health Support Workers | SEMH Teaching Assistants | SEN Teaching Assistants | Learning Support Assistants | Pastoral Support Workers | Youth Workers | Care Professionals | Graduates Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, anxiety, behavioural challenges or emotional wellbeing needs would be advantageous. You'll need patience, empathy, resilience and the ability to build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. education@castleeducation.co.uk 01723 347 788 Want a role where your compassion can make a difference every day? Contact Castle Education today to explore Mental Health Teaching Assistant opportunities in Scarborough.