School Mental Health Assistant

Academics; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a School Mental Health Assistant to provide crucial support for children facing social and emotional challenges. This role is ideal for recent graduates in Psychology or related fields eager to gain hands-on experience in a SEND school. Candidates should be passionate, resilient, and able to commit for at least 12 months. Early applications are encouraged as interviews are underway.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
• Ability to work with vulnerable learners.
• Enthusiasm, resilience, and a commitment to making a positive difference.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH, autism, and behavioral difficulties.
• Provide stability and consistency for learners for a minimum of 12 months.
• Work collaboratively in a specialist SEND school environment.

Education

Psychology degree

Criminology degree

Related fields degree

Job description

Overview

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 April.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications & Experience

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