Psychology Grad: School Mental Health Assistant, Maidenhead

Academics Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Maidenhead is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join as a Mental Health Assistant. The role supports students aged 11–18 in a school setting, starting ASAP.

Candidates with a psychology degree or backgrounds in education, sport, art or drama are encouraged. You will help students cope with emotions, regulate behaviours, and work towards academic and personal goals, with safeguarding at heart.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduate or background in education, sports, art or drama.

Responsibilities

• Support the students with their needs in the classroom
• Help them find healthy and positive ways to cope with their emotions
• Teach them ways to regulate their emotions
• Help them reach their academic and personal goals
• De‑escalate any behaviour and redirect their attention
• Facilitate and help deliver any interventions designed to help the students flourish
• Support the students during their work day

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Academics Ltd in Maidenhead is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join as a Mental Health Assistant. The role supports students aged 11–18 in a school setting, starting ASAP.

Candidates with a psychology degree or backgrounds in education, sport, art or drama are encouraged. You will help students cope with emotions, regulate behaviours, and work towards academic and personal goals, with safeguarding at heart.