Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Academics
📍 Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 03, 2026

Job Description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Hemel Hempstead

Temp to perm
Academics are acting as the agency for this role

Are you passionate about supporting young people with mental health needs, trauma, anxiety, and behavioural challenges?
Do you want to make a genuine difference in a supportive, therapeutic school setting?

Academics are working with a specialist SEMH provision in Hemel Hempstead to recruit a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their team from September on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for individuals who are calm, resilient and committed to helping vulnerable young people thrive both emotionally and academically.

About the Role

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support students aged 5-16 with SEMH needs, anxiety, low mood, trauma histories, and behavioural difficulties
Work 1:1 and in small groups to build confidence, resilience and emotional regulation
Use restorative practice, pos...

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Job Details

  • Location Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category educational-instruction-and-library
  • Posted Date July 03, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 12, 2026