School Mental Health Assistant — SEND Support & Growth

Academics Ltd; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Milton Keynes is seeking a School Mental Health Assistant to support students with SEMH, autism, and behavioural needs within a specialist SEND setting. This role suits graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related fields who aim toward Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Occupational Therapy.

The role offers hands-on experience in education and SEND settings, with a commitment of at least 12 months and opportunities to develop practical skills in support

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or soon to graduate in psychology or related fields.
• Willingness to gain hands‑on experience in SEND education.
• Interest in Educational Psychology or mental health roles.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH, autism, and behavioural needs.
• Assist in classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Provide consistent, stable support over a 12‑month period.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Resilient

Motivated

Hands-on experience

Education

Recent graduate

Psychology degree

Criminology degree

Related fields

Job description

Academics Ltd in Milton Keynes is seeking a School Mental Health Assistant to support students with SEMH, autism, and behavioural needs within a specialist SEND setting. This role suits graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related fields who aim toward Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Occupational Therapy.

The role offers hands-on experience in education and SEND settings, with a commitment of at least 12 months and opportunities to develop practical skills in support