via Reed · 16 September 2026 ·11 days ago

Mental Health Support - Barking

Reeson Education
Barking Contract GBP 23,400 – 28,600
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Mental Health Support - Barking and Dagenham

  • Mental Health Support in School required

  • SEMH School in Barking

  • FULL TIME and long term opportunity
Mental Health Support - Barking and Dagenham

Are you an experienced Mental Health Support Worker, Behaviour TA or SEMH experienced LSA who is looking for a new opportunity?

Are you passionate about making a difference in and working with children with emotional needs, mental health and trauma?

The School

Reeson Education is currently recruiting for a specialist setting. The provision provides quality education for children with complex backgrounds, mental health issues and sometimes challenging behaviour. Pupils have mental health needs including Anxiety, Depression, Self harm, Autism, AHDH, ODD and Schizophrenia. They require a strong and resilient support worker who will be patient, caring, understanding, firm and fair.

Person Specification

  • Previous experience of supporting students with SEN, mental health and/or challenging behaviour

  • Confident, calm and collected in a School environment

  • Knowledgeable of the UK curriculum

  • Knowledge of safeguarding procedure

  • Reliable & punctual

  • Ability to risk assess and follow instructions

  • Ability to build rapport with individual pupils

Mental Health Support - Barking and Dagenham
  • You will be responsible for supporting a small class of around 3-6 students

  • Support the teacher in delivering the learning objectives for the lesson

  • You will use resources to help each student understand and engage in lessons

  • You will be a pastoral support and emotional guide and positive role model

If you are a creative and passionate TA who would like to support students with complex mental health issues, please apply now or contact Kiesha @ Reeson on to discuss.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%

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