Mental Health Support - Slough

ACADEMICS; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; 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 (SEMH) needs. This full-time role offers a therapeutic learning approach and hands-on experience with trained professionals. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic and resilient graduates in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology, ready for a rewarding challenge. Competitive daily rate of £90–£110, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Work alongside therapists and psychologists

Shadow professional therapy sessions

Development of skills in SEN and mental health support

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and caring individuals ready to support children with complex SEMH needs.
• Preferred graduates in Psychology, Counselling, or a related field.
• Open-minded individuals looking for a rewarding challenge.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, emotional, and behavioural support to students aged 8 to 18.
• Work alongside trained therapists and psychologists.
• Participate in professional therapy sessions.

Skills

Support for children with SEMH needs

Enthusiasm

Resilience

Education

Graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology

Job description

Mental Health Assistant / Teaching Assistant - Slough

Aspiring Educational Psychologist RoleIdeal 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, counsellors, 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.