Mental Health Assistant. Job in Thatcham Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Thatcham is seeking a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support students facing behaviour and mental health challenges. This role is ideal for graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in a mental health setting. The successful candidate will help students develop social skills and emotional regulation while assisting the class teacher. Opportunities for mental health training and professional development are provided. Competitive daily rate offered.

Benefits

Mental health training

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH and Autism.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behaviour and mental health issues.
• Assist the teacher to ensure lessons run smoothly.
• Role model positive behaviours for emotional regulation.

Skills

Support for children with mental health needs

Ability to manage emotions

Development of social skills

Positive role modeling

Education

Relevant psychology or education degree

Job description

Are you interested in supporting children with mental health needs in schools? Would you like to build experience working with complex needs and trauma?

A fantastic specialist school in Thatcham are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support their students with behaviour and mental health issues. The school caters for students with a diagnosed social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) need, as well as Autism and ADHD.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring every student feels safe and supported at school. Many of these students find it difficult to manage their emotions and to form healthy relationships with others. You will serve as a positive role model for all pupils, supporting their development of social skills, emotional regulation and academic success. You will also help assist the class teacher, to ensure all lessons run smoothly.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to gain valuable practical experience in a mental health setting. You will gain valuable, hands‑on experience working with children who face significant challenges and adversities, allowing you to apply your psychological knowledge in real‑world scenarios. By engaging with various aspects of mental health and education, you will open doors to future roles in clinical or therapeutic settings.

Mental Health Assistant

Graduate Opportunity

85 to 95 per day

ASAP Start

Thatcham, West Berkshire

Opportunity for mental health training and professional development

If you are excited by this opportunity, and feel you would be a good fit, then please apply today.