School Mental Health Assistant

Academics; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are seeking a School Mental Health Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Milton Keynes. The role suits graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related fields who aspire toward Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Occupational Therapy.

The position is suited for recent graduates or those nearing graduation and aims to provide hands-on experience supporting students with additional needs.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or near graduation looking to gain hands-on experience.
• Passion for supporting children with special educational needs and mental health challenges.
• Enthusiastic, resilient and motivated to make a positive difference.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH, autism, and behavioural difficulties.
• Assist with learning support and classroom activities in a SEND setting.
• Commitment to a minimum of 12 months for consistency and stability.

Education

Graduates in Psychology, Criminology or related fields

Job description

School Mental Health Assistant - Education and Training - Milton Keynes
School Mental Health Assistant - Education and Training - School Mental Health Assistant - Milton Keynes

Are you an aspiring Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or mental health practitioner?

This role is available to start from September

Do you have a passion for supporting children with special educational needs and social, emotional, or mental health challenges?

Are you a recent graduate-or soon to graduate-looking to gain hands‑on experience working with students with additional needs?

We are seeking a School Mental Health Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Milton Keynes. The school is keen to welcome graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related fields, particularly those with aspirations toward Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or wider mental health roles.

If you are enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated to make a positive difference, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. Previous experience working with children in any setting is beneficial, but the school places equal value on your passion, attitude, and commitment to supporting vulnerable learners.

Pupils present with a range of needs, including SEMH, autism, and behavioural difficulties. For this reason, the school is looking for individuals who can commit for a minimum of 12 months to provide the consistency and stability their learners rely on.

Interviews are taking place now, so early applications are encouraged.

This is an excellent role for anyone seeking experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or in any support capacity within the education and SEND sectors.

School Mental Health Assistant - Education and Training - Milton Keynes
School Mental Health Assistant - Milton Keynes

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