School Mental Health Assistant. Job in Bletchley Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Bletchley is seeking a School Mental Health Assistant. This role is ideal for aspiring Education Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, or Occupational Therapists. Commitment to at least 12 months is required, with a focus on supporting children with special educational needs. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to make a difference, this position offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity.

Qualifications

• Aspiring Education Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, or mental health support workers welcome.
• Some experience working with children in various settings would be beneficial.
• Personality and motivation are crucial in this field.

Responsibilities

• Work within a SEND school to support children with special educational and emotional needs.
• Provide consistent assistance to help progress the pupils.

Skills

Experience working with children

Passion for mental health support

Education

Graduates in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

School Mental Health Assistant – Education and Training – Bletchley

Are you an aspiring Education Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, 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 Bletchley that is looking for support staff to start working with them from September. The school is particularly interested in psychology and criminology graduates who are aspiring Education Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists or 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 is 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 place, 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.

Key Highlights

• Location: Bletchley / Hemel Hempstead
• Start dates: ASAP or January
• Minimum commitment: 12 months
• Ideal candidates: Education Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, mental health support workers, psychology or criminology graduates