Graduate Mental Health Assistant - SEN School (ASAP Start)

Academics Ltd; Wantage; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd are recruiting a Mental Health Assistant for a SEN school in Wantage. You will support children aged 5–16 with SEMH and complex needs, working on-site with therapists and psychologists. The role is full-time, 8.30am–3.30pm, ASAP start, and ideal for psychology/counselling graduates.

Level 3 qualifications+ are required with a degree desirable. Salary is 90–110 per day, paid in line with client policy.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEMH or Behavioural needs
• Ability to support SEND students with complex needs
• Willingness to work with therapists and psychologists

Responsibilities

• Support SEMH pupils in classroom to manage behaviours
• Assist with therapeutic sessions on-site and shadow sessions
• Collaborate with therapists, counsellors and psychologists to deliver care

Skills

SEN support

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Psychology/counselling interest

Education

Level 3 qualifications

Degree preferred

Job description

Academics Ltd are recruiting a Mental Health Assistant for a SEN school in Wantage. You will support children aged 5–16 with SEMH and complex needs, working on-site with therapists and psychologists. The role is full-time, 8.30am–3.30pm, ASAP start, and ideal for psychology/counselling graduates.

Level 3 qualifications+ are required with a degree desirable. Salary is 90–110 per day, paid in line with client policy.