Mental Health Assistant - Slough

Mental Health Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Slough
Pay: -89 - -100 per day

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience supporting children''s mental health in a school setting?

A ''good'' mainstream primary school in Slough is looking for a Mental Health Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This role is ideal for graduates aspiring to work in psychology, counselling, or education, offering valuable experience working directly with children who require additional emotional and behavioural support.

Within this Mental Health Assistant role, you will be working closely with class teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals to support pupils with a range of social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Within this Mental Health Assistant role, you will:
* Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs
* Help to create a positive and nurturing learning environment
* Assist in managing behaviour and promoting positive outcomes
* Build strong relationships with pupils and staff
* Provide both 1:1 and small group interventions

The school benefits from excellent public transport links, making travel to the school convenient for the successful candidate.

The school is seeking a candidate with a strong interest in mental health and education, and would particularly welcome applications from graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related fields.

If you would like to apply for this Mental Health Assistant role, please upload your updated CV directly to this advert.

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