Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support - Slough

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

Job summary

A specialist educational firm in Slough is looking for a Mental Health Support Assistant to help children with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role involves working closely with students to promote their personal development and assist in their daily school routines. Ideal for recent Psychology graduates seeking relevant experience in educational psychology or related fields, offering a supportive environment and potential career development opportunities.

Benefits

Practical experience in psychology-related careers

Training and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Calm, adaptable, and confident in building relationships.
• Previous experience with children is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in accessing the curriculum.
• Promote social skills and emotional regulation.
• Assist the teacher with lesson preparation and classroom routines.
• Adapt approach to meet individual needs of students.
• Collaborate with a supportive team for therapeutic progress.

Skills

Passion for supporting vulnerable children

Calm and compassionate attitude

Ability to build positive relationships

Job description

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support - Slough

Are you a recent Psychology graduate eager to gain hands-on experience working with children who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Are you considering a future in educational psychology, clinical psychology, child development, or a related field?

This is an excellent opportunity to build your experience in a highly regarded specialist school in Slough that supports children aged 4-16, with a primary diagnosis of Autism and associated SEMH challenges.

As a Mental Health Supoprt Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with students on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping them access the curriculum and manage their emotions and behaviours.
• Support their personal development by promoting social skills, resilience, and emotional regulation.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation, behaviour management, and daily classroom routines.
• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of students, helping them reach age-appropriate milestones both academically and emotionally.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team focused on therapeutic and educational progress.

This role offers fantastic training and guidance, making it ideal for graduates looking to gain first-hand insight into child and adolescent mental health and neurodiversity within an educational setting.

What you need to be a good Mental Health Support Assistant:

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Calm, compassionate, adaptable, and confident in building positive relationships.
• Previous experience with children or young people (e.g., in a school, youth work, care, volunteering) is a bonus - but not essential.

What you can gain from working as a Mental Health Support Assistant:

• Gain practical experience highly relevant to careers in psychology, therapy, teaching, or social work.
• Work in a school with small class sizes and an experienced, nurturing staff team.
• Access to training and potential long-term development opportunities.

Key Details:

• Location: Slough
• Start date: ASAP
• Salary: 85- 100 per day
• Schedule: Term-time only
• Full-time
• Supportive, inclusive environment with good travel links

If you want to know more, apply directly to this role! You will be contacted to arrange an interview if you have been short-listed!