Mental Health Assistant- Maidenhead)

Academics Ltd; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Maidenhead is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to support young students with anxiety and emotional wellbeing at a local SEN school. Your role focuses on fostering resilience, emotional regulation, and positive coping strategies through one-to-one and small-group work.

You will collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to implement individual support plans, build trusting relationships, monitor wellbeing, and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and compassionate towards students' emotional needs.
• Patient and supportive with consistent encouragement.
• Calm under pressure in challenging situations.
• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students experiencing anxiety and emotional distress.
• Help students develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, and coping strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to implement individual support plans.
• Build trusting relationships and create a safe, supportive environment.
• Monitor wellbeing, behaviour and progress, maintaining records.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker - Maidenhead

Are you passionate about supporting young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing? Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference?

A fantastic SEN school in Maidenhead is seeking a caring, patient, and enthusiastic Mental Health Support Worker to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for Psychology graduates, aspiring teachers, or anyone looking to build a career supporting young people with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities as a Mental Health Worker

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students experiencing anxiety, emotional distress, and other mental health challenges.
• Help students develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, and positive coping strategies.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to implement individual support plans.
• Build trusting relationships and create a safe, supportive environment for students.
• Monitor students' wellbeing, behaviour, and progress, maintaining appropriate records.

What We're Looking For in a Mental Health Worker

• Empathetic and compassionate - able to understand and respond sensitively to students' emotional needs.
• Patient and supportive - confident in offering reassurance and consistent encouragement.
• Calm under pressure - able to remain professional in emotionally challenging situations.
• A strong communicator - able to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Job Details

• Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker
• Location: Maidenhead
• Setting: SEN School
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pay: £93-£110 per day
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Contract: Full-time