Mental Health Assistant for Aspiring Psychologist ASAP

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

Job summary

A leading education support provider in Wokingham seeks a Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant to support children with complex needs in a full-time role. This position is ideal for Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology graduates. You will work alongside trained professionals and help children aged 4 to 11 with emotional and behavioural challenges. The role offers valuable on-site experience to aspiring educational psychologists and includes a starting day rate of £85-100, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience supporting children or adults with complex needs.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• Open-mindedness and resilience to support challenging behaviour is required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs.
• Work alongside therapists and psychologists.
• Provide one-on-one assistance to SEN children aged 4 to 11.

Skills

Enthusiasm for working with children

Ability to work with challenging behaviour

Adaptability

Initiative

Open-mindedness

Education

Degree in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology

Level 3 qualifications+

Job description

A leading education support provider in Wokingham seeks a Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant to support children with complex needs in a full-time role. This position is ideal for Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology graduates. You will work alongside trained professionals and help children aged 4 to 11 with emotional and behavioural challenges. The role offers valuable on-site experience to aspiring educational psychologists and includes a starting day rate of £85-100, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.