Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Slough

Academics; Slough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Slough is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join as a Mental Health Assistant. You will help create a fun and engaging learning environment for students who struggle with mental health and anxiety, supporting their emotional wellbeing.

You will work 1:1 or in small groups, reinforce therapeutic techniques, and collaborate with the class teacher to help students flourish and achieve their goals.

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology or criminology preferred.
• Experience supporting students with mental health needs.
• Patience and a positive attitude essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support in classroom settings.
• Implement teaching techniques and reinforce therapeutic approaches.
• Collaborate with the class teacher to support learning and wellbeing.

Skills

Calm and compassionate

Patience and determination

Initiative

Safe engaging environment

Safeguarding awareness

DBS check

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Slough

Unlock the potential within every student while you work as a Behaviour Support Assistant in a lovely specialist school in Slough!

This warm and friendly school in Slough are on the hunt for a Mental Health Assistant to come in and create a fun and engaging learning environment for their students. This is an environment where you will really make a difference and touch the lives of vulnerable children.

The children that attend this school struggle with their mental health and anxiety and this can impact their education and behaviour. Not only do they struggle with coping with their emotions and mental health needs, they still need to get through the school day and ensure that they are meeting their goals. This is where your role as Mental Health Assistant comes in!

You will support them with all their needs in the classroom and model healthy ways for them to cope with their emotions. While you will be supporting the children, you will have the support of the class teacher yourself!

Your day to day as a Mental Health Assistant:

• Providing support and assistance in 1 to 1 or in small group settings.
• You will take part in providing specific teaching techniques
• Reinforce any therapeutic techniques that the teacher has put in place to support the children

Those who have a degree in psychology or criminology will greatly benefit from this role and the experience it offers. Those with similar degrees are also encouraged to apply. If you don't have a degree, but are still looking to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Patience and a great attitude are important!

Qualities you need to be successful in your role as Mental Health Assistant:

• Calm, compassionate and kind
• Patient and determined to make a difference
• Take initiative well and able to deal with challenging behaviours
• Able to create a safe and engaging environment where students can flourish and thrive
• Understand how important safeguarding is
• Hold an enhanced DBS check - if you do not have a DBS certificate, don't worry, we can support your application

If you are looking for a supportive environment where you can flourish while also making a difference in the community, then this is the role for you!

Key information:

• Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant
• Slough
• £90 - £100 per day
• ASAP Start
• Term time position
• Full Time
• Great travel links
• Fantastic opportunity for graduates

Interviews will take place in January 2026.

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Slough - Term time role - ASAP Start

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.