Mental Health Assistant

Academics; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on SEMH experience

Career stepping stone

Competitive daily pay

Support from education consultant

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a Mental Health Assistant to join a school in Stroud. You will support students with SEMH and additional needs, providing 1:1 and small group support, promoting emotional regulation and engagement in learning.

Ideal candidates will have experience with SEN/SEMH, strong communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff. DBS update and UK right-to-work are required; salary is 90–105 per day, with ongoing consultant support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEN, SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs.
• Support emotional regulation, wellbeing and engagement in learning.
• Assist with behaviour strategies and promote positive coping.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, SEN staff and external professionals.

Skills

Emotional regulation support

SEN/SEMH experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Team collaboration

Education

Psychology degree or related

Education background

MAPA training

Job description

Mental Health Assistant - Stroud

Salary: 90 - 105 per day (dependent on experience)

Location: Stroud

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: Full Time (8:30am - 4:00pm)

Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing? Are you looking to gain hands-on experience within a mainstream education setting supporting students with additional needs?

Academics are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Assistant to join a school in Stroud. This rewarding role involves supporting students with a range of social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, alongside a range of complex needs, autism and associated learning differences, within a supportive environment.

The Role - Mental Health Assistant - Stroud

• Support students with emotional regulation, wellbeing, and engagement in learning
• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
• Assist with behaviour strategies and promote positive coping mechanisms
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals

What We're Looking For - Mental Health Assistant

• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Experience supporting SEN, SEMH, or challenging behaviour
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Interest in mental health, SEN, and child development
• Psychology, counselling, education, or related background desirable
• Previous experience with young people or mental health beneficial but not essential

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work within a specialist setting
• Hands-on experience supporting students with SEMH and additional needs
• Ideal stepping stone for aspiring psychologists, therapists, or teachers
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Ideal Backgrounds (not essential)

• Psychology graduates or related degrees
• Youth work / support work / care background
• Experience in PRUs, alternative provision, or specialist settings
• Team Teach / MAPA / CPI training

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK

Mental Health Assistant - Stroud

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.