Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell

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

Job summary

Academics in Bracknell is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs at a specialist school. The role involves 1:1 and small group emotional and pastoral support, helping students build confidence and cope with anxiety.

You will work closely with teachers and SEN staff to foster a calm, inclusive environment and promote engagement with learning. ASAP start with good transport links.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Empathetic, resilient and able to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group emotional and pastoral support to pupils.
• Help pupils develop confidence and emotional regulation strategies.
• Support students who may experience anxiety or emotional distress.
• Encourage positive engagement with learning and school life.
• Build trusting and professional relationships with pupils.

Job description

Mental Health Assistant - Specialist School - Bracknell

Pay: £90.00 - £105.00 per day
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an empathetic and resilient Mental Health Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting young people in Bracknell?

Do you have experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals and want to develop your career within education and mental health?

A supportive specialist school in Bracknell is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. The role will involve providing individualised support to pupils who may experience SEMH needs, anxiety, emotional difficulties, ASD, ADHD and other barriers to learning.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play an important role in helping pupils feel safe, understood and able to engage with school. You will develop positive relationships with students and provide consistent encouragement throughout the school day.

The Mental Health Assistant role will involve:

• Providing 1:1 and small group emotional and pastoral support
• Helping pupils develop confidence and emotional regulation strategies
• Supporting students who may experience anxiety or emotional distress
• Encouraging positive engagement with learning and school life
• Building trusting and professional relationships with pupils
• Working closely with Teachers, pastoral staff and the wider SEN team
• Promoting a calm, safe and inclusive environment
• ASAP start in Bracknell with good transport links

The school is looking for a Mental Health Assistant who is compassionate, patient and able to build strong relationships with young people. Experience in education, mental health, care, psychology, youth work or SEN would be advantageous.

This Mental Health Assistant role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience supporting pupils with their emotional wellbeing within a specialist educational environment.

Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell - SEN/SEMH - ASAP Star

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