Mental Health Support - Slough

Academics Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; 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 needs. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work alongside trained professionals and gain invaluable hands-on experience. Graduates in relevant fields are preferred but not essential. The position provides a competitive daily rate and a supportive working environment focused on therapeutic learning.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Training from professionals

Experience in SEN and mental health support

Qualifications

• Ready to support children with complex SEMH needs.
• Graduates in related fields preferred but not essential.
• Must be enthusiastic and caring.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, emotional, and behavioural support to students.
• Work alongside therapists and psychologists on-site.
• Shadow professional therapy sessions and gain experience.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Caring

Resilient

Open-minded

Education

Graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or related field

Job description

Mental Health Assistant / Teaching Assistant - Slough

Aspiring Educational Psychologist Role – Ideal for Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology Graduates Immediate Start

Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Looking to gain hands‑on experience alongside trained therapists and psychologists?

A specialist school in Slough is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to provide academic, emotional, and behavioural support to students aged 8 to 18 with complex needs. This full‑time role (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM) offers a therapeutic approach to learning and the chance to receive training directly from professionals in the field.

What's in it for you?

• Work alongside therapists and psychologists on‑site
• Shadow professional therapy sessions and gain invaluable experience
• Develop skills in SEN and mental health support – perfect for aspiring educational psychologists, SEN teachers, or therapeutic support workers
• Competitive daily rate of 90-110

Who we're looking for:

• Enthusiastic, caring, and resilient individuals ready to support children with complex SEMH needs
• Graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or a related field (preferred but not essential)
• Someone open‑minded and up for a rewarding challenge

If this Mental Health Assistant role in Slough sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply now via this advert.