School Mental Health Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a School Mental Health Assistant in Hemel Hempstead. This role is suitable for graduates aiming for careers in psychology or education, providing vital support to children with special educational needs. Applicants should be motivated, possessing relevant experience, with a commitment to long-term involvement in the role.

Qualifications

• Aspiring Education Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, or Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in special educational needs is beneficial.
• Ability to engage with students with SEMH and Autism.

Responsibilities

• Support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Work directly with students in a SEND School.
• Provide consistent support over a minimum of 12 months.

Skills

Experience working with children

Passion for supporting children with special needs

Motivation to work in educational settings

Education

Graduate in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

Recruiter Academics Ltd Location Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Salary £450 - £500 Per Week Posted 05 Nov 2025 14:03 Closes 03 Dec 2025 23:59 Reference 3021719962 Sector Academy – Primary Job Level Administrator / Coordinator/ Assistant Specialism Education Studies / Teacher Training Contract Type Fixed Term Hours Full Time

School Mental Health Assistant – Education and Training – Hemel Hempstead

Are you an aspiring Education Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, or Occupational Therapist or mental health support worker?

Role to start ASAP or January.

Does catering for children with special educational and emotional needs appeal to you?

Are you a graduate or about to graduate, looking to gain experience with students with special needs?

We are seeking a School Mental Health assistant to work within a SEND School in Hemel Hempstead.

We are working with a Special Needs School in Hemel Hempstead that is looking for support staff to start working with them from September. The school are particularly interested in Psychology and criminology graduates who are aspiring Education Psychologists/Clinical Psychologists/Occupational Therapists.

If you are passionate about working with children and additional needs and up for an exciting challenging, yet rewarding role, this could be the job for you! Some experience working with children in various settings would be beneficial, but personality and motivation within this field are just as important!

The pupils have many needs including Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism and behavioural difficulties. Therefore, the school are looking for committed individuals who want to work there for at least 12 months, as consistency of staff is vital for the children's progression.

Interviews are actively taking placing so please apply immediately if you are interested.

These support roles are ideal for individuals looking for a support role within the education sector and will be ideal for anyone seeking a role as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!
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