School Mental Health Assistant – Bath

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in Bath is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to support students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates to gain invaluable experience in the mental health field, working directly with children to aid their academic and interpersonal development. You will follow therapeutic practices and collaborate with on-site professionals to ensure each child receives the support they need. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to learn, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Psychology or Criminology preferred.
• Open-minded and resilient individuals with a passion for mental health.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mental Health Support

Interpersonal Skills

Resilience

Enthusiasm

Experience with Children

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Bachelor's Degree in Criminology

Job description

School Mental Health – Bath
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 behavioral 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 regulate their own emotions and cope with the mental challenges they face daily. 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 Counselor.

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. Learning Support Assistant
2. Immediate Start
3. Bath
4. £85 - £90 per day (dependent upon experience, training, qualifications & client rate available)
5. Long-term temporary position with opportunity for permanent
6. Full-Time: Mon-Fri 8.30 am – 3.30 pm
7. 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 are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales.