Mental Health Support - Slough. Job in Slough Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

An educational support organization is seeking a Mental Health Assistant in Slough. This full-time role offers a chance to support children with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Ideal for graduates in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology. The position includes direct training from therapists, competitive daily rates, and the opportunity to develop essential skills in mental health support. If you're enthusiastic, caring, and ready for a rewarding challenge, apply now.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate of 90-110

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and caring individuals who are resilient.
• Graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or related fields preferred.
• Open-minded individuals ready for a rewarding challenge.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supporting children with SEMH needs

Communication skills

Resilience

Education

Degree 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.