Mental Health Support - Slough

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

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in Slough is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role provides an excellent opportunity for graduates in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology. You will work alongside trained professionals, receiving hands-on experience and training. The role has a competitive daily rate of £85-£100 and is ideal for those passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Opportunity to shadow professional therapy sessions

Experience working alongside therapists and psychologists

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
• Ability to provide emotional and behavioral support.
• Open-minded and ready for a rewarding challenge.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, emotional, and behavioral support to students with complex needs.
• Work full-time Monday to Friday, support therapeutic activities.
• Receive training directly from trained professionals.

Skills

Support for children with SEMH needs

Enthusiasm and resilience

Collaboration with professionals

Education

Degree in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Assistant / Teaching Assistant - Slough

Aspiring Educational Psychologist Role

Ideal for Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology Graduates | Immediate Start

Role

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

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, emotional, and behavioral support to students aged 8 to 18 with complex needs.
• Work full-time Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, with a therapeutic approach to learning.
• Receive training directly from professionals on-site and support therapeutic activities.

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 £85-£100

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