Description
Graduate Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Full-time (09:00–16:00, four days a week)
£13.70 per hour
Start in September; permanent after an initial 16-week settling-in period
We’re working in partnership with a college in central Bath to recruit a Graduate Mental Health Teaching Assistant supporting post-16 learners with complex needs, learning disabilities and autism. Many learners experience significant anxiety and emotional challenges, so this role carries a vital nurture and mental health focus.
What you’ll do:
Offer compassionate 1:1 support to students, helping them manage anxiety, engage with learning, and access social and life-skills activities
Provide emotional scaffolding, encouragement and calm reassurance in both classroom and community settings
Build genuine rapport and trust, enabling each learner to feel safe, included and understood
Collaborate with a supportive inclusion team and teaching staff to tailor your approach for each individual
Why this matters more than experience:
We’re seeking someone who brings empathy, patience, curiosity and a deep desire to support vulnerable young people. You don’t need formal SEND experience—just a graduate mindset rooted in care and emotional intelligence. Ideal if you’ve worked in youth work, coaching, volunteering or similar. If you bring drive, resilience and a heart for helping others, you’ll thrive here.
Perks for graduates:
Gain hands-on experience in education, psychology, counselling or youth support – a valuable boost to your CV
Weekly pay and no unsociable hours—work only term-time daytime shifts, no evenings or weekends
Access free training through our Axcis Academy, perfect for advancing your professional journey
Join a nurturing environment where staff understand mental health needs and act with purpose
The college’s most recent Ofsted inspection rated overall effectiveness as Requires Improvement, but provision for learners with high needs was judged Good, with strong focus on behaviour, nurture and individualised support. Across the sector, mental health needs in colleges have surged dramatically—with 81?% reporting increased anxiety-related disclosures in 2025 —so this role comes at a truly meaningful moment.
If you’re a caring graduate who wants to make a tangible difference, support students in their emotional and educational journey, and build great experience for your future—apply today.
INDSW
Full-time (09:00–16:00, four days a week)
£13.70 per hour
Start in September; permanent after an initial 16-week settling-in period
We’re working in partnership with a college in central Bath to recruit a Graduate Mental Health Teaching Assistant supporting post-16 learners with complex needs, learning disabilities and autism. Many learners experience significant anxiety and emotional challenges, so this role carries a vital nurture and mental health focus.
What you’ll do:
Offer compassionate 1:1 support to students, helping them manage anxiety, engage with learning, and access social and life-skills activities
Provide emotional scaffolding, encouragement and calm reassurance in both classroom and community settings
Build genuine rapport and trust, enabling each learner to feel safe, included and understood
Collaborate with a supportive inclusion team and teaching staff to tailor your approach for each individual
Why this matters more than experience:
We’re seeking someone who brings empathy, patience, curiosity and a deep desire to support vulnerable young people. You don’t need formal SEND experience—just a graduate mindset rooted in care and emotional intelligence. Ideal if you’ve worked in youth work, coaching, volunteering or similar. If you bring drive, resilience and a heart for helping others, you’ll thrive here.
Perks for graduates:
Gain hands-on experience in education, psychology, counselling or youth support – a valuable boost to your CV
Weekly pay and no unsociable hours—work only term-time daytime shifts, no evenings or weekends
Access free training through our Axcis Academy, perfect for advancing your professional journey
Join a nurturing environment where staff understand mental health needs and act with purpose
The college’s most recent Ofsted inspection rated overall effectiveness as Requires Improvement, but provision for learners with high needs was judged Good, with strong focus on behaviour, nurture and individualised support. Across the sector, mental health needs in colleges have surged dramatically—with 81?% reporting increased anxiety-related disclosures in 2025 —so this role comes at a truly meaningful moment.
If you’re a caring graduate who wants to make a tangible difference, support students in their emotional and educational journey, and build great experience for your future—apply today.
INDSW