Mental Health Teaching Assistant Lincoln

DATE POSTED

Subject

SEMH

Job Branch & Location

Lincolnshire - Lincoln

Job Setting & Role

SEND & SEMH - Support
Supply
£95 - £105 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

A trauma‑informed school near Lincoln, supporting children and young people who have experienced adverse life events and may have social, emotional, or mental health needs.

The school provides a calm, structured, and nurturing environment where relationships are central. Staff use trauma‑aware and relational approaches to help pupils feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn, while building confidence, resilience, and positive coping strategies.

Full‑time or part‑time
Start: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide emotional and mental health support to pupils on a 1:1 or small‑group basis.
  • Support pupils during lessons, transitions, and unstructured times to help them remain regulated and engaged.
  • Use trauma‑informed strategies, including emotional check‑ins, grounding techniques, and calm reassurance.
  • Work alongside teachers to adapt learning activities so pupils feel supported and able to access the curriculum.
  • Recognise triggers and early signs of dysregulation, supporting pupils before behaviour escalates.
  • Build safe, trusting relationships that promote emotional security and positive self‑esteem.
  • Record and report on pupils’ emotional wellbeing, engagement, and progress as part of wider support plans.

Pre-requisites:

  • Experience working with children or young people with:
    • Mental health needs
    • Trauma or adverse childhood experiences
    • SEMH or additional needs
  • An understanding of trauma‑informed or relational practice (or a strong willingness to learn).
  • A calm, patient, and empathetic approach when supporting distressed or dysregulated pupils.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with school staff.
  • Relevant qualifications or experience such as:
    • Teaching Assistant
    • Youth Work
    • Mental Health or Care work
    • Psychology
    • Or equivalent hands‑on experience
Job Reference: JT25DM151189

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Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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