Job Description:

Mental Health Assistant - Maidenhead

Are you a Psychology graduate eager to gain practical experience supporting young people with their mental health and additional needs?

A specialist SEN school in Maidenhead is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Assistant to join their team. This role is ideal for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Counsellors, Therapists, Mental Health Practitioners, or Teachers.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with a range of mental health, emotional, and additional needs.
• Support students with their emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and self-regulation.
• Help students develop positive coping strategies and engage positively with learning and school life.
• Build trusting and supportive relationships with students, providing encouragement and reassurance throughout the school day.

We're looking for a Mental Health Assistant who is:

• Compassionate, patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic about supporting young people.
• A confident communicator with a genuine passion for mental health and SEN.
• Interested in gaining practical experience before pursuing a career in psychology, mental health, therapy, or education.
• Able to build strong, positive, and professional relationships with students and colleagues.

Job Details

• Location: Maidenhead
• Setting: Specialist SEN School
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pay: £93-£110 per day
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Contract: Full-time

Apply today and begin your journey as a Mental Health Assistant!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.