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Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Hayes
Academics Ltd.
United Kingdom
On-site
GBP 60,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced therapists and psychologists, providing essential support to students aged 8 to 18. Ideal for graduates in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology, this position promises invaluable experience in a therapeutic environment. If you are enthusiastic, caring, and ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you. Start your journey in educational psychology and special needs support today!
Qualifications
- Experience in supporting children with complex needs is desirable.
- Graduates in relevant fields are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Support the academic learning and emotional wellbeing of students.
- Work alongside therapists and psychologists to provide care.
Skills
Education
Job description
Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant – Hayes
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 Hayes is 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 Hayes, and the role is full-time starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 8 to 18 and require consistent, ongoing support 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 also be desirable (e.g., Psychology, Counselling, Criminology).
This is a fantastic opportunity for the mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at the 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.
- Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist
- Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
- ASAP Start
- Location: Hayes
- Salary: £80-£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 apply directly to this advert.
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