Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Gloucester

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

Job summary

An incredible specialist school in Gloucester is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health issues. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside trained therapists, providing invaluable experience for aspiring psychologists and therapeutic support workers. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, caring, and resilient, ready to take on the challenges of supporting students aged 8 to 18. With mentorship and training provided, this position is perfect for graduates looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of mental health.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with mental health issues is desirable.
• Graduates in related fields are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support students' academic learning and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with therapists and psychologists on-site.

Skills

Emotional Support

Communication Skills

Resilience

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Counselling

Degree in Criminology

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Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Mental Health Assistant – Gloucester

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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 collaborate with trained therapists, counsellors, and psychologists?

An incredible specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs in Gloucester is seeking a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support students' academic learning, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour. The school caters to children aged 8 to 18 and employs a therapeutic approach, offering training to appointed staff. Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential; graduates in related fields (e.g., Psychology, Counselling, Criminology) are encouraged to apply.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside therapists and psychologists on-site, with mentorship and shadowing opportunities. It provides invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues, 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.

• Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist
• Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
• ASAP Start
• Location: Gloucester
• Salary: £80-£95 per day
• Full-time: Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm
• Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates