Mental Health Assistant - Specialist School Support

Academics; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are seeking a Mental Health Assistant in Chippenham to support pupils aged 3-11 with various mental health challenges in a specialist school setting.

The role involves assisting with interventions, keeping a positive, engaging learning environment, and feeding back to teachers and therapy teams. Immediate starts are welcome, with options for full-time or part-time work and a salary of £92.59–£95 per day.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduate seeking experience with vulnerable children.
• Positive attitude and supportive nature are essential.
• Genuine interest in mental health and helping others.

Responsibilities

• Support students with their mental health interventions.
• Help maintain an engaging classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Provide feedback to teachers and therapy teams as required.

Skills

Positive attitude

Supportive

Interest in mental health

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Academics are seeking a Mental Health Assistant in Chippenham to support pupils aged 3-11 with various mental health challenges in a specialist school setting.

The role involves assisting with interventions, keeping a positive, engaging learning environment, and feeding back to teachers and therapy teams. Immediate starts are welcome, with options for full-time or part-time work and a salary of £92.59–£95 per day.