Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant. Job in Slough Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Psychology Graduate for the role of Mental Health Assistant in Slough. This position involves supporting children with learning difficulties, primarily those diagnosed with Autism, while integrating therapeutic methods into their curriculum. Ideal candidates will be confident, adaptable, and possess a passion for helping vulnerable children. An excellent opportunity to gain experience in the education and mental health fields, with training provided and an ASAP start.

Benefits

Training Provided

Good travel links

Small class sizes

Qualifications

• Confidence and a bubbly personality are essential.
• Experience in psychological or educational fields is beneficial.
• Must be able to provide support to students with learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support learners while incorporating therapy into their curriculum.
• Assist teachers in managing classroom behavior and lesson preparation.
• Help listen to students read and practice phonics.

Skills

Experience working with children

Calm and compassionate demeanor

Confidence and ability to adapt

Education

Psychology Graduate

Job description

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant

An excellent role has recently become available to support students who struggle with learning difficulties in the classroom!

This highly regarded specialist school look after students between the ages of 4 and 16 who have a primary diagnosis of Autism. They also struggle with other co-existing needs, that impact their learning.

Your role will be to mainly support learners while incorporating therapy into their curriculum. You will ensure that they are reaching all their goals both academically and personally, making sure they are able to achieve their milestones!

Your role as a Mental Health Assistant will also include providing general classroom support to the class teacher. These duties will include helping manage general classroom behaviour, help with lesson preparation, help keep the class tidy and listen to the students read and practice their phonics.

The successful Mental Health Assistant will be calm and compassionate but also confident. You will take initiative well and be able to adapt your approach to match the needs of the children. Some children in the class will need extra support. Some may have learning difficulties and need help to stay on track with their tasks.

Experience working with children will be beneficial, but not essential. Personality is most important. If you are confident and bubbly then this school wants to hear from you!

Individuals who are working towards a career in psychology, education or any other related field are most welcome to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working with vulnerable children.

Key information:

• Psychology Graduate
• Mental Health Assistant
• Slough
• Training Provided
• 85 - 100 per day
• Term time only
• Small class sizes
• Good travel links
• ASAP Start

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Slough - ASAP Start