Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist - Slough

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

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to work in Slough, supporting children with mental health issues. This full-time role offers an excellent opportunity for those aspiring to enter therapeutic fields, with mentorship from experienced professionals. The position involves working with children aged 4 to 11 and starts at £80-£90 per day.

Qualifications

• Background in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology preferred but not necessary.
• Experience with children with special needs is a plus.
• Enthusiasm and passion for mental health support.

Responsibilities

• Support children with social and emotional mental health needs.
• Work alongside trained therapists and psychologists.
• Mentor and shadow sessions to gain experience.

Skills

Support children with mental health issues

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree (Psychology, Counselling, Criminology)

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Mental Health Assistant – Slough

Aspiring Therapist role

Are you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues in schools?

Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?

An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Slough are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Ideally the Mental Health Assistant will be a Graduate - relevant degrees include Psychology, Counselling or Criminology but other subjects will also be considered! A degree is however not a necessity. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Slough and the role is full-time starting ASAP or in September 2023. The SEN children are aged 4 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support.

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for a 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.

* Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist or Educational Psychologist
* Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
* ASAP Start
* Slough
* £80-£90 per day
* Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm