Mental Health Support Assistant - Slough

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

Job summary

A specialist school in Slough is seeking a passionate Mental Health Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role entails supporting students aged 8 to 18, inspiring them while collaborating with teachers to implement tailored strategies. It offers a rewarding opportunity for those interested in education and psychology.

Benefits

Good travel links

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to shadow experienced professionals

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential.
• Experience with children having additional needs such as Autism or ADHD is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide individualised guidance to students aged 8 to 18.
• Implement strategies and interventions to enhance academic growth.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Confidence

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Slough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Mental Health Support Assistant - Slough

Come and join our dedicated team in a lovely specialist school in Slough!

They are on the hunt for a Mental Health Support Assistant to make a profound impact on their students. The school is based in Bracknell and the position is to start as soon as possible.

* As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment while ensuring that all students receive the individualised guidance they need to thrive in the classroom.
* During your work as a mental health support assistant, you will have the opportunity to work with students aged 8 to 18.
* You will engage with them and help the class teacher deliver tailored support and guidance based on their individual and unique learning requirements.
* Your job will be to inspire and motivate the students while also building on their confidence.
* You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the class teacher and help to implement strategies and interventions that will promote not only their academic growth but also their confidence and ability to overcome challenges.
* While working as a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will benefit from being surrounded by a supportive team of staff and have opportunities to shadow and learn from other experienced professionals.
* An amazing opportunity if you are looking for a stepping stone into a career in education, psychology or as a counsellor or therapist.

The successful Mental Health Support Assistant:

* To be successful in the role as a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will need to have a passion and an eagerness to make a difference.
* You will be compassionate and empathetic but also confident.
* Some experience working with children is essential.
* Experience working with children who have additional needs or struggle with a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD or other challenging needs will be at an advantage.
* If you are looking to make a difference, then apply now! This role will surely be rewarding.

Key information:

* Mental Health Support Assistant
* Slough
* £85 - £95 per day
* Good travel links
* ASAP start

Mental Health Support Assistant – Slough – ASAP Start – Term Time position