Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Maidenhead

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

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in Maidenhead seeks a Mental Health Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Ideal for graduates in psychology or related fields, the role offers full-time hours and training. You will work alongside therapists and psychologists to provide high-quality care, ensuring the wellbeing of students aged 8 to 18. Salary ranges from £85 to £95 per day.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates are caring and resilient with a willingness to work with special needs.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of students.
• Work alongside therapists, counsellors and psychologists.
• Provide ongoing support to pupils for high quality care.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Caring

Resilient

Education

Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or related field

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant - Maidenhead

Aspiring Educational Psychologist role. Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates. ASAP Start.

Role and Environment

Are you interested in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues? An incredible specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and the role is full-time starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 8 to 18 and require consistent, ongoing support to ensure they receive high-quality, child-centred care. The school employs a therapeutic approach and will offer training to the Mental Health Assistant appointed. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in related fields (e.g., Psychology, Counselling, Criminology) are desirable as well.

Responsibilities

• Support academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of students with complex needs.
• Work alongside therapists, counsellors and psychologists on-site; mentored and shadow sessions available.
• Provide consistent, ongoing support to pupils to facilitate a high quality of care and child-centred support.

Profile / Qualifications

• Ideal for graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or related fields.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• Enthusiastic, caring and resilient with a willingness to work with Special Needs and Mental Health issues.

Details

Salary: £85 - £95 per day

Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri 8:30am to 3:30pm

Location: Maidenhead

Apply

If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please contact Abi @ Academics ASAP or apply directly to this advert.