Mental Health Assistant

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

Job summary

A specialist school for children with special needs in Bracknell is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to support the emotional wellbeing and academic needs of students aged 8-18. The ideal candidate will work alongside trained therapists and psychologists, gaining invaluable experience in a full-time role. Applicants should be enthusiastic, caring, and resilient. Experience in a similar role or a qualification in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology is desirable. The position offers a salary of £85-£100 per day.

Qualifications

• Desirable: experience in a mental health assistant or similar role.
• Must demonstrate enthusiasm, caring nature, and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support academic learning, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour of students aged 8‑18.
• Assist therapists, counsellors, and psychologists during sessions.
• Provide ongoing support to ensure high-quality, child-centred care.
• Participate in therapeutic activities and observe sessions to enhance learning.
• Collaborate with the school team to address complex needs and promote well-being.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiasm

Resilience

Education

Graduation in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or related field

Job description

Mental Health Assistant – Bracknell

Aspiring Psychologist Opportunity

ASAP Start

Are you interested in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues? Do you want to build experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?

Our specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs, based in Bracknell, is looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support the academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of students aged 8‑18. The role is full‑time, starting ASAP or in September 2023.

The school employs a therapeutic approach and will offer a range of training. Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential; graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or a related field are also desirable.

This role provides a fantastic opportunity to work alongside therapists and psychologists on‑site, be mentored, shadow sessions and learn from them. It delivers invaluable experience with Special Needs and Mental Health issues and is ideal for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring and resilient.

Details

Location: Bracknell
Salary: £85‑£100 per day
Hours: Full‑time, Mon‑Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm

Responsibilities

• Support academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of students aged 8‑18.
• Assist therapists, counsellors and psychologists during sessions.
• Provide consistent, ongoing support to ensure high‑quality, child‑centred care.
• Participate in therapeutic activities and observe practice to enhance learning.
• Collaborate with the school team to address complex needs and promote well‑being.

Qualifications

• Desirable: experience in a mental health assistant or similar role.
• Desirable: graduation in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or a(const) related field.
• Must be enthusiastic, caring, and resilient.

If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please apply directly to this advert.