Mental Health Assistant, ACADEMICS

Guardian Jobs; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Mental Health Assistant in Wokingham to support children's mental health. This full-time role involves working with students facing challenges such as Autism and ADHD, delivering wellbeing strategies, and providing emotional support. Ideal for those aspiring to careers in psychology or mental health, this position offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in an inclusive school environment. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Eager to gain hands-on experience supporting vulnerable young people.
• Ideal for aspiring Psychologists, Counsellors, Therapists, or Youth Workers.
• Experience in SEN education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, and emotional regulation.
• Deliver wellbeing strategies and promote positive behaviour.
• Provide consistent emotional support throughout the school day.

Skills

Passion for children's mental health

Experience supporting vulnerable young people

Ability to deliver wellbeing strategies

Collaboration with mental health practitioners

Support for Autism and ADHD

Job description

Mental Health Assistant - Wokingham

ASAP Start - Full-Time Role

Are you passionate about children's mental health and eager to gain hands‑on experience supporting vulnerable young people?

A highly supportive and inclusive SEN school in Wokingham is seeking a caring and proactive Mental Health Assistant to join their team. This role is ideal for those hoping to build careers in Child Psychology, Mental Health Support, Counselling, SEN Education, or social care.

As a Mental Health Assistant you will support students who may have Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, anxiety, trauma backgrounds, and difficulties with emotional regulation. Working 1:1 and in small groups, you will help deliver wellbeing strategies, promote positive behaviour, and provide calm, consistent emotional support throughout the school day.

You will also collaborate with mental health practitioners, behaviour specialists, and teachers to ensure a holistic, person‑centred approach to each child's progress and wellbeing.

Key Details

• Role: Mental Health Assistant
• Location: Wokingham
• Salary: £89-£100 per day
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Start Date: ASAP
• Ideal for: Aspiring Psychologists, Counsellors, Therapists, Youth Workers, or those with experience supporting mental health

This Mental Health Assistant role is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in mental health support within a nurturing school environment committed to inclusion and therapeutic practice.

Apply now to begin your rewarding journey supporting children's mental health in Wokingham!