Aspiring Therapist | Mental Health Assistant in Specialist School

Academics Ltd; West Hendred; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Wantage is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to support children and young people with complex SEN in a specialist school. The role focuses on building communication, emotional regulation and life skills within a multidisciplinary team of teachers and therapists.

The ideal candidate is a Psychology Graduate with passion for mental health or SEN, patient, empathetic and resilient, with the ability to form positive relationships.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduate or related subject.
• Interest in pursuing psychology, therapy, mental health or SEN.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Confident building positive relationships.
• Previous experience with children or vulnerable individuals is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with complex SEN.
• Promoting emotional wellbeing and positive engagement.
• Developing communication, social and independence skills.
• Supporting sensory-based and practical activities.
• Building positive and trusting relationships.
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and specialist staff.
• Encouraging confidence, resilience and personal development.

Skills

Psychology Graduate

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Psychology degree

Related subject degree

Job description

Academics Ltd in Wantage is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to support children and young people with complex SEN in a specialist school. The role focuses on building communication, emotional regulation and life skills within a multidisciplinary team of teachers and therapists.

The ideal candidate is a Psychology Graduate with passion for mental health or SEN, patient, empathetic and resilient, with the ability to form positive relationships.