Mental Health Assistant in Stevenage)

Are you an aspiring mental health assistant in Stevenage?

Have you recently graduated with a Psychology degree or are you a very experienced SEN Teaching Assistant wanting to take the next steps in your career?

This Mental Health Assistant role is an ideal opportunity if you're focused on Counselling, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Criminal, Social or Youth Justice, or elements of social care.

This SEN school in Stevenage is looking for SEN Psychology and Criminology Graduates to provide first-class support to children with complex social, emotional and mental health needs, including ADHD, communication difficulties, Down syndrome, and some speech, language, and communication needs.

Job Title: Mental Health Assistant

Location: Stevenage

Salary Scale: £460-£500 per week

Sector: Education and Training

Contract type: Long Term Contract, 5 days a week, 8:30 - 15:30

This is an amazing role for a graduate with objectives within Social Justice, Parole, Probation, and the Criminal Justice system, especially for any form of advocacy regarding mental health needs.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual with previous SEN experience or a graduate with a keen interest in this area of work.

It is the perfect position for someone seeking hands-on experience to develop their education and training with social, emotional, and mental health needs. If you're looking for a career in youth work, this opportunity is not to be missed.

What is required?

1. An Undergraduate Degree (preferable) and/or previous SEN experience, ideal for Criminology and Psychology Graduates
2. An interest in mental health and Autism
3. Knowledge or understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioral needs (SEMH elements of the provision)
4. Local commute to Stevenage

Keen to take the next steps in the education and training sector? Register your interest in this Mental Health Assistant position in Stevenage by contacting Gary @ Academics today. Interviews are taking place throughout September with a view to a January start.