Children s Mental Health Assistant South Tyneside £400 £500 per week Immediate StartsDo you have a passion for supporting young people? Do you want a flexible work/life balance? Would you describe yourself as kind, patient, and empathetic? The School and Role We have an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team as a Children s Mental Health Assistant in the South Tyneside area. In this rewarding role, you ll support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to feel safe, understood, and confident in their learning environment.A key focus of this position is to build positive relationships, support emotional regulation, and use de-escalation strategies to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively. This is a long-term role with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.All applicants will need to complete a Right to Work check and hold (or be willing to obtain) a DBS on the Update Service. Requirements The ideal Children s Mental Health Assistant will have: Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, autism, ADHD, or additional learning needs The ability to build trust and positive relationships quickly with pupils who may display challenging behaviours Strong communication and listening skills, with the ability to remain calm and supportive under pressure Confidence in using de-escalation and behaviour management techniques A kind, empathetic and patient approach when working with children facing em