Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Maidenhead

Maidenhead Full-Time 22000 - 30000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

Aspiring Educational Psychologist role great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! ASAP Start.

Are you interested in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues? Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?

An incredible specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Maidenhead are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support the academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of these students. The SEN School is in Maidenhead and the role is full-time starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 8 to 18 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support.

The school employs a therapeutic approach and will offer a range of training to the mental health assistant appointed. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a relevant field would be desirable too (e.g. Psychology, Counselling, Criminology etc).

This is a fantastic opportunity for the mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus, you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.

Overall, the school is looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring and resilient.

Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
ASAP Start
Maidenhead
£85 - £95 per day
Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm
Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates

The SEN children in this school require a mental health assistant who understands their complex needs, is open-minded and up for a challenge. If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please contact Abi @ Academics ASAP or apply direct to this advert.