School Mental Health Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education provider in Swindon seeks a full-time Mental Health Assistant to support students with emotional and mental health challenges. The candidate should be a graduate or about to graduate, passionate about mental health, and enthusiastic about working with children. Responsibilities include aiding academic learning and helping children cope with daily challenges. An excellent opportunity for those looking to make a difference in vulnerable students' lives.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate or soon to graduate.
• Experience working with children or additional needs is excellent.
• Open-minded and ready for a challenge.

Responsibilities

• Support students throughout the school day.
• Help each child regulate their emotions.
• Assist class teachers and liaise with on-site psychologists.

Skills

Resilience

Passion for mental health

Positive attitude

Experience with children or additional needs

Education

Graduate in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

Overview

Are you an aspiring Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Mental Health Practitioner? Are you interested in working with children with social, emotional, and mental health challenges? Are you a graduate or about to graduate, looking to gain experience supporting vulnerable students? If so, then this is the role for you…

Position

A Specialist SEN school in Swindon is looking for a Mental Health Assistant to join their team on a full‑time basis, starting now or in January, depending on your availability. The school caters to students with a range of social, emotional, and mental health needs, including children with complex trauma, attachment disorders, generalised anxiety, and behaviour difficulties.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students throughout the school day, aiding both academic learning and interpersonal skills.
• Follow therapeutic practice, helping each child regulate their emotions and cope with daily mental challenges.
• Provide general assistance to class teachers and liaise with on‑site psychologists and therapists to ensure each child maximises their learning outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate (Psychology or Criminology preferred), or soon to graduate.
• Open‑mind, resilient, passionate about mental health, and ready for a challenge.
• Previous experience working with children or additional needs is excellent.
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude are essential.

Schedule & Pay

Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30
£85 to £95 per day

Location

Swindon

Application

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today with your updated CV!