Children Mental Health Assistant

Children's Mental Health Assistant

Location: Gateshead

Pay: £450-500 per week

Start Date: September 2026

Do you have a passion for working with young people?
Do you want a flexible work/life balance?
Would you consider yourself a kind, patient and empathetic person?
Start the process now to be ready to work in September.

The School and Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team as a Children's Mental Health Assistant in the Gateshead area. As a Children's Mental Health Assistant, you will be working with children who have a diagnosis of Social and Emotional Mental Health needs. One of your biggest roles will be ensuring they are engaged and being able to de‑escalate any challenging situations. This Children's Mental Health Assistant role is long term and potentially permanent. All candidates are subject to a Right to Work Check and need a DBS on the Update Service. <...