Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Bracknell

Academics Ltd; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in Bracknell seeks an enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This full-time position offers opportunities to work with trained therapists and gain invaluable experience in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates are graduates in Psychology or counselling, ready to face challenges and make a difference in the lives of children aged 8 to 18.

Benefits

Training alongside therapists

Invaluable experience in special needs

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• Graduates in relevant fields are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work with children aged 8 to 18 with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the academic learning, emotional wellbeing, and behavior of students.
• Work alongside trained therapists and psychologists.
• Provide consistent, ongoing support to SEN children.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Caring nature

Resilience

Interest in psychology

Education

Degree in Psychology, Counselling, or related field

Job description

Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell

Aspiring Psychologist Opportunity

ASAP Start

Are you interested in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues?

Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?

An incredible specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Bracknell are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support the academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of these students. The SEN School is in Bracknell and the role is full-time starting ASAP or in September 2025. The SEN children are aged 8 to 18 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. The school employ a therapeutic approach so will offer a range of training to the mental health assistant appointed. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a relative field would be desirable too (e.g. Psychology, Counselling, Criminology etc).

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for the mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.

Overall the school are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring and resilient

• Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist
• Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
• ASAP Start
• Bracknell
• 89- 100 per day depending on experience
• Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm
• Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates

The SEN children in this school require a mental health assistant who understands their complex needs, is open-minded and up for a challenge.

If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert.

Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell - ASAP Start