Children’s Mental Health Assistant
South Tyneside
£400–£500 per week
Immediate Starts

Apply now to be ready for January 2026

Do you have a passion for supporting young people?
Do you want a flexible work/life balance?
Would you describe yourself as kind, patient, and empathetic?

The School and Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team as a Children’s Mental Health Assistant in the Blyth area. In this rewarding role, you’ll support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to feel safe, understood, and confident in their learning environment.

A key focus of this position is to build positive relationships, support emotional regulation, and use de-escalation strategies to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively. This is a long-term role with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

All applicants will need to complete a Right to Work check and hold (or be willing to obtain) a DBS on the Update Service.

Requirements

The ideal Children’s Mental Health Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, autism, ADHD, or additional learning needs

• The ability to build trust and positive relationships quickly with pupils who may display challenging behaviours

• Strong communication and listening skills, with the ability to remain calm and supportive under pressure

• Confidence in using de-escalation and behaviour management techniques

• A kind, empathetic and patient approach when working with children facing emotional or behavioural difficulties

• The ability to work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff to ensure consistent, high-quality support

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all students

• Adaptability and creativity when delivering interventions or classroom support

• A background in education, youth work, care, psychology or similar fields (desirable but not essential)

As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Explore Different Settings – Experience a variety of schools and classroom environments to develop your skills

• Great Rates, Paid Right – Competitive weekly pay through our reliable PAYE system

• Freedom to Choose – Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle

• Focus on Support – Roles with minimal planning or marking, helping maintain a healthy work-life balance

• Test the Waters – Try different schools before committing long-term

• Ongoing Training – Access free CPD courses and professional development opportunities

• You’re Never Alone – 24/7 support from your dedicated Vision for Education consultant

About Us

Vision for Education is a market-leading education supply agency, committed to supporting the development and wellbeing of young people. With branches nationwide, we are proud to be an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and do not discriminate on any grounds.

How to Apply

If you are a Children’s Mental Health Assistant who can engage, motivate and inspire young people — and would like to work in a supportive and rewarding school environment — we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this and other opportunities, contact us on 0191 229 1386.

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