Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist

Overview

Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant role in Wokingham, Berkshire. ASAP start. Ideal for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology graduates. Primary Phase, supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Complex Needs.

• Support children with mental health issues and SEMH/Complex Needs in a primary setting (ages 4–11).
• Work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists; shadow sessions and learn from on-site professionals.
• Be proactive, adaptable, and use own initiative; manage challenging behaviour with resilience and confidence.
• Provide consistent, child-centred support to ensure high-quality care.

• Level 3 qualifications or higher required; a degree in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or a related field is highly desirable.
• Graduates in related fields will be considered; experience in SEN or working with individuals with mental health needs is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, including personal experience, is acceptable.

• Job title:
  
  SEN Teaching Assistant / Mental Health Assistant – Aspiring Educational Psychologist
• Location:
  
  Wokingham, Berkshire
• Hours:
  
  Full-time, Mon–Fri, 8:30am–3:00pm
• Salary: £85–£100 per day
• Start: ASAP

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please apply directly to this advert.