Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell

Academics Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Bracknell is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to support the academic learning and emotional wellbeing of students with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs. This full-time role offers mentoring from therapists and psychologists, ideal for aspiring educational or occupational psychologists. Responsibilities include providing consistent support and understanding complex needs. A background in Psychology or related fields is desirable. Competitive daily rate of £85-£100.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential.
• Graduates in relevant fields such as Psychology or Counselling are preferable.
• Ability to understand complex needs of SEN children.

Responsibilities

• Support the academic learning and emotional wellbeing of students.
• Work alongside therapists and psychologists to provide care.
• Engage with children requiring mental health support.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Resilience

Caring attitude

Education

Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell

Aspiring Psychologist Opportunity

ASAP Start

About the Role

An incredible specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Bracknell 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 Bracknell and the role is full-time starting ASAP or in September 2023. The SEN children are aged 8 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.

Ideal Candidate / Requirements

Overall the school are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring and resilient

• Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell
• Aspiring Psychologist
• Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
• ASAP Start
• Bracknell
• 85- 100 per day
• Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm
• Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates

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

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

Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell - ASAP Start