https://jobs.co.uk/job/school-mental-health-assistant-academics--043525a2-0dd3-47ed-86b6-591245b9e83e RSS feed for School Mental Health Assistant at Academics. en-gb Tue, 26 May 2026 19:08:48 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/school-mental-health-assistant-academics--043525a2-0dd3-47ed-86b6-591245b9e83e https://jobs.co.uk/job/school-mental-health-assistant-academics--043525a2-0dd3-47ed-86b6-591245b9e83e Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Newbury | Salary: £90 - £100/day | Type: Permanent | Are you looking to pursue a career in children''s mental health? Do you aspire to be an Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, or Mental Health Practitioner? Or, are you a graduate who is looking to gain valuable, hands- on experience working with Special Educational Needs? If so, then this role may be ideal for you. A specialist school in Newbury is looking for a new Mental Health Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis as soon as possible. The school caters to students with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, such as children with attachment disorders, trauma, moderate learning difficulties and anxiety disorders. As a Mental Health Assistant within a school, you will be responsible for supporting the students throughout the day on a 1:1 and small group basis. You will follow therapeutic practices and behaviour management to ensure that a calm and safe learning environment is maintained. You will also provide general classroom assistance to the class teacher, and liaise with on- site specialists to ensure that each student receives the best quality care and education. This is a great opportunity for a graduate or aspiring psychologi... Permanent