Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Bracknell

TN United Kingdom; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist school in Bracknell seeks a Mental Health Assistant. This role supports students aged 8-18 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Ideal for graduates in Psychology or Counselling, offering training and experience alongside professionals in a therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or relevant graduates desirable.
• Ideal for aspiring educational or occupational psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Support academic learning, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour of students.
• Work alongside therapists and psychologists.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Caring

Resilience

Open-mindedness

Education

Psychology

Counselling

Criminology

Job description

Job Details

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• Location: Bracknell
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes

Additional Information

• Job Reference: 8b3e40d0d079
• Job Views: 3
• Posted: 17.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description

Are you interested in supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health issues? Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs alongside trained therapists, counsellors, and psychologists?

An incredible specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs in Bracknell is looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant. The role involves supporting the academic learning, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour of students aged 8 to 18. The school employs a therapeutic approach and offers training for the appointed Mental Health Assistant. Experience in a similar role or relevant graduates (e.g., Psychology, Counselling, Criminology) are desirable but not essential.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to work alongside therapists and psychologists, gain shadowing experience, and develop skills working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. It is ideal for aspiring educational or occupational psychologists, therapeutic support workers, or SEN teachers.

The school seeks someone who is enthusiastic, caring, resilient, open-minded, and ready for a challenge.

Key Details

• Position: Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist
• Support Area: Social and Emotional Mental Health
• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: Bracknell
• Salary: £85-£100 per day
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
• Ideal for: Psychology/Counselling Graduates