Mental Health Assistant- Maidenhead

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-timeApply 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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed