Mental Health Assistant: Learn from Therapists, Immediate Start

ACADEMICS; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational organization in Slough is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This full-time role offers a therapeutic learning approach and hands-on experience with trained professionals. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic and resilient graduates in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology, ready for a rewarding challenge. Competitive daily rate of £90–£110, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Work alongside therapists and psychologists

Shadow professional therapy sessions

Development of skills in SEN and mental health support

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and caring individuals ready to support children with complex SEMH needs.
• Preferred graduates in Psychology, Counselling, or a related field.
• Open-minded individuals looking for a rewarding challenge.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, emotional, and behavioural support to students aged 8 to 18.
• Work alongside trained therapists and psychologists.
• Participate in professional therapy sessions.

Skills

Support for children with SEMH needs

Enthusiasm

Resilience

Education

Graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology

Job description

A specialist educational organization in Slough is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This full-time role offers a therapeutic learning approach and hands-on experience with trained professionals. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic and resilient graduates in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology, ready for a rewarding challenge. Competitive daily rate of £90–£110, Monday to Friday.