Mental Health Assistant

Academics; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to work with vulnerable children in Bath. This rewarding role involves supporting students aged 11 to 16 who face various mental health challenges, ensuring they receive the necessary interventions to thrive academically. Ideal candidates will be psychology graduates eager to gain practical experience in a supportive environment. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of young learners and help create an engaging classroom atmosphere that fosters learning and growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a psychology background or related experience.
• Ability to support students with mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with mental health struggles in a specialist school.
• Provide feedback to teachers and therapy support teams.

Skills

Positive Attitude

Supportive Nature

Interest in Mental Health

Education

Psychology Degree

Job description

Mental Health Assistant - Bath (BA2)

Are you a psychology student looking for experience with vulnerable children? Are you looking for a role that is rewarding? Then this might be the position for you!

• This amazing specialist setting in Bath is looking for a mental health assistant to support their students with various mental health struggles.
• The setting is a specialist school that caters for children between the ages of 11 and 16 who have been excluded from mainstream education.
• These children have barriers to their learning and mental and emotional needs that make it difficult for them to concentrate and reach their full learning potential.
• This specialist school is looking for a mental health assistant to support their students in following through with their interventions, ensuring the classroom is an engaging place conducive to learning and providing feedback to their teachers and therapy support teams.
• To be successful in this role, you will need to have a positive attitude, be supportive, and have a keen interest in mental health.

If you are a psychology graduate looking to gain psychology-related experience or seeking a challenge, then this is the role for you!

• Mental Health Assistant
• Bath - BA2
• £90 - £100 per day, DOE
• ASAP Start
• Full Time or Part Time
• Long Term role

If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, please apply now! Interviews are due to take place in the coming weeks. You can apply directly to this advert or for further information, contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson.

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.