Mental Health Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education support company in Thatcham is seeking a motivated Mental Health Assistant to support children with mental health needs and behavioural issues. The candidate will play a critical role in helping students regulate their emotions and develop social skills, while also assisting class teachers. This graduate opportunity includes pay between £85 and £95 per day and offers training and professional development in mental health. An ASAP start is available.

Benefits

Mental health training

Professional development

Qualifications

• Ability to support children with behaviour and mental health issues.
• Willingness to engage with students facing significant challenges.
• Interest in developing social skills and emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in ensuring lessons run smoothly.
• Serve as a positive role model for students.
• Support students in developing their emotional and social skills.

Skills

Supporting students with mental health issues

Emotional regulation

Building relationships

Education

Graduate-level education

Job description

Are you interested in supporting children with mental health needs in schools? Would you like to build experience working with complex needs and trauma?

A fantastic specialist school in Thatcham are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support their students with behaviour and mental health issues. The school caters for students with a diagnosed social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) need, as well as Autism and ADHD.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring every student feels safe and supported at school. Many of these students find it difficult to manage their emotions and to form healthy relationships with others. You will serve as a positive role model for all pupils, supporting their development of social skills, emotional regulation and academic success. You will also help assist the class teacher, to ensure all lessons run smoothly.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to gain valuable practical experience in a mental health setting. You will gain valuable, hands‑on experience working with children who face significant challenges and adversities, allowing you to apply your psychological knowledge in real‑world scenarios. By engaging with various aspects of mental health and education, you will open doors to future roles in clinical or therapeutic settings.

• Mental Health Assistant
• Graduate Opportunity
• £85 to £95 per day
• ASAP Start
• Thatcham, West Berkshire
• Opportunity for mental health training and professional development

If you are excited by this opportunity, and feel you would be a good fit, then please apply today.