https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-assistant-thatcham-academics--645d2740-532c-43f9-b846-d87cde22f1fa RSS feed for Mental Health Assistant - Thatcham at Academics. en-gb Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:48:07 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-assistant-thatcham-academics--645d2740-532c-43f9-b846-d87cde22f1fa https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-assistant-thatcham-academics--645d2740-532c-43f9-b846-d87cde22f1fa Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Thatcham | Salary: £90 - £105/day | Type: Permanent | Mental Health Assistant Location: Thatcham Start Date: ASAP Pay: -90 - -105 per day Are you interested in mental health, psychology, or helping young people overcome social and emotional challenges? A supportive specialist school in Thatcham is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs while helping them develop the skills they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom. As a Mental Health Assistant , you will provide tailored support to pupils who may experience anxiety, difficulties with emotional regulation, low confidence, or challenges managing their behaviour. Working on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, you will help students feel safe, understood, and ready to engage with their education. As part of your role as a Mental Health Assistant , you will: Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs Help students develop coping strategies, resilience, and emotional awareness Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils Encourage engagement with learnin... Permanent