School Mental Health Assistant - Bath

Academics; Bath; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated School Mental Health Assistant in Bath. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity for graduates interested in psychology and mental health. You will support students facing various challenges, helping them navigate their academic and emotional journeys. This position is perfect for those eager to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment, working closely with educators and mental health professionals. The role promises to enhance your understanding of trauma and therapeutic practices, paving the way for future careers in psychology or therapy. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Open-minded and resilient graduate passionate about mental health.
• Experience with children and additional needs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
• Assist teachers and liaise with Psychologists and Therapists.

Skills

Mental Health Support

Communication Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Job description

Job Description

School Mental Health Assistant - Bath

Sector: Education and Training

Immediate Start: Full Time (pending clearance)

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...

A Specialist SEN School in Bath is looking for a Mental Health Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis, starting now or in September, depending on your availability. The school caters to students with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, including children with complex trauma and attachment disorders, as well as generalized anxiety and behavior difficulties.

As a School Mental Health Assistant, you will help support the students throughout the school day, aiding their academic learning as well as their interpersonal skills. You will follow therapeutic practice and help each child to regulate their own emotions and cope with the mental challenges they face on a daily basis. You will also provide general assistance to the class teacher and help liaise with on-site Psychologists and Therapists to ensure each child is getting the most out of their education.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent Graduate (Psychology or Criminology would be fantastic) to further their experience in the mental health field. You will gain direct insight into how trauma manifests in behavior, and the therapeutic and restorative practices used to help with this. This will help you build a platform for future training as a Psychologist, Therapist, or Counsellor.

The School is looking for a Graduate who is open-minded, resilient, passionate about mental health, and ready for a challenge. Any previous experience working with children would be excellent, along with any experience working with additional needs. Enthusiasm and a positive attitude are most important.

Details:

1. School Mental Health Assistant - Bath
2. Immediate Start
3. £90 - £95 per day (dependent upon experience, training, qualifications & client rate available)
4. Long-term temporary position with opportunity for permanent
5. Full-Time: Mon-Fri 8.30 am - 3.30 pm
6. Experience desired but not essential

If you are interested in this Learning Support Assistant role, please contact Academics by applying to this advert directly.

Academics is a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales.