School Mental Health Assistant

Academics Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Milton Keynes is seeking a School Mental Health Assistant to support students with special educational needs in a specialist SEND environment. The role suits graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related fields aspiring toward Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Occupational Therapy.

Available ASAP or from November, with a minimum 12-month commitment. Previous experience with children is beneficial; passion and reliability are valued to support vulnerable learners.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or soon-to-graduate in Psychology, Criminology, or related fields.
• Interest in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or mental health.
• Able to commit to a minimum of 12 months.
• Experience with children is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special educational needs in a SEND school.
• Assist with SEMH, autism, and behavioural needs.
• Provide consistent support as Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
• Interviews are taking place now; early applications encouraged.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Resilient

Motivated

Education

Psychology

Criminology

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 ASAP or from November

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.