Mental Health Assistant - Basingstoke

Academics; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a dedicated Mental Health Assistant in Basingstoke, Hampshire to support pupils with SEN and SEMH needs in a specialist school setting. This full-time, long-term role offers valuable experience and ongoing training.

You will assist with emotional regulation, confidence building and engagement in learning, working alongside teachers and other professionals to implement therapeutic strategies. Salary is per day (£95-£105) and determined by qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• The ideal Mental Health Assistant will have a caring, patient and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• An interest in psychology, counselling, therapy, education or social care.
• A relevant degree is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Working alongside teachers, SEN staff and other professionals.
• Supporting therapeutic and trauma-informed strategies.

Skills

Caring, empathetic

Communication skills

Interest in psychology

Education

Relevant degree desirable

Job description

Mental Health Assistant - Basingstoke, Hampshire

95- 105 per day ASAP Start Full-Time Long-Term

Are you passionate about supporting children with their emotional wellbeing? This could be a fantastic opportunity for a Mental Health Assistant looking to gain valuable experience within a specialist school setting.

A welcoming primary school in Basingstoke is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to support pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.

The Role

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will support pupils who may experience Autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma-related behaviours and SEMH needs.

• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Working alongside teachers, SEN staff and other professionals.
• Supporting therapeutic and trauma-informed strategies.

About You

The ideal Mental Health Assistant will have:

• A caring, patient and empathetic approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• An interest in psychology, counselling, therapy, education or social care.
• A relevant degree is desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer?

As a Mental Health Assistant, you'll benefit from:

• Full-time, long-term work.
• Valuable specialist school experience.
• Ongoing training and mentoring.
• Support from experienced education professionals.
• Excellent experience for a future career in psychology, therapy, teaching, youth work or social care.

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