Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Bracknell

Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell

Aspiring Psychologist Opportunity

ASAP Start

OverviewAn incredible specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Bracknell 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 Bracknell and the role is full-time starting ASAP or in September 2025. 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 recruited mental health assistant. Graduates in a relative field would be desirable (e.g. Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, etc). Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

Support academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of students aged 8 to 18 with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs.

Work alongside therapists, counsellors and psychologists on-site; shadow sessions and learn from them.

Provide consistent, caring, child-centred support and contribute to high-quality care.

Be enthusiastic, caring and resilient; participate in training offered by the school’s therapeutic approach.

Qualifications and Details

Mental Health Assistant role suitable for aspiring psychologists or graduates in related fields

Ideal for Psychology/Counselling graduates

Location: Bracknell

Typical daily rate: 89-100 per day depending on experience

Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm

Start: ASAP or September 2025

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