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 is looking for a Mental Health Assistant to support students aged 8 to 18 with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs. This full-time position starts ASAP or in September 2025. The role involves working alongside therapists and psychologists while providing child-centered care. Ideal candidates are psychology or counselling graduates who are enthusiastic and resilient.

Qualifications

• Aspiring psychologists or graduates in related fields preferred.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support academic learning and emotional wellbeing of students.
• Work alongside therapists and psychologists, shadow sessions.
• Provide consistent, caring support and participate in training.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Caring disposition

Resilience

Education

Degree in Psychology, Counselling, or related field

Job description

Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell

Aspiring Psychologist Opportunity

ASAP Start

Overview

An incredible specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Bracknell is 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 employs a therapeutic approach and will offer a range of training to the recruited mental health assistant. Graduates in a relative field would be desirable (e.g. Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, etc). Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of students aged 8 to 18 with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs.
• Work alongside therapists, counsellors and psychologists on-site; shadow sessions and learn from them.
• Provide consistent, caring, child-centred support and contribute to high-quality care.
• Be enthusiastic, caring and resilient; participate in training offered by the school’s therapeutic approach.

Qualifications and Details

• Mental Health Assistant role suitable for aspiring psychologists or graduates in related fields
• Ideal for Psychology/Counselling graduates
• Location: Bracknell
• Typical daily rate: 89-100 per day depending on experience
• Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm
• Start: ASAP or September 2025

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