Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Maidenhead

Academics Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Maidenhead is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to support students aged 4–18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The role is full-time, starting ASAP or September 2026, and involves assisting with learning, wellbeing and behaviour under the school's therapeutic approach.

You will be mentored by therapists and psychologists, have the chance to shadow sessions, and gain valuable experience for a future career in Educational or Occupational Psychology,

Qualifications

• Graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or related fields are welcome to apply.
• Experience in similar roles is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional and mental health needs in daily learning and behavioural support.
• Collaborate with on-site therapists, counsellors and psychologists to implement the school's therapeutic approach.
• Shadow sessions and receive mentoring to build practical experience for future psychology- or SEN-focused roles.

Job description

Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant - Maidenhead

Aspiring Educational Psychologist role

Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! 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 Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and the role is full-time starting ASAP or in September 2026. The SEN children are aged 4 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

Maidenhead

£90-£105 per day

Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm

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

Mental Health Assistant - Maidenhead - ASAP Start

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy