Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell
Aspiring Psychologist Opportunity
ASAP Start
Are you interested in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues?
Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?
An 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 2023. 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 mental health assistant appointed. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a related field would be desirable too (e.g. Psychology, Counselling, Criminology etc).
This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for the mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus, you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker, or SEN teacher.
Overall, the school is looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring, and resilient.
Job Info
Job Title: Mental Health Assistant
Location: Bracknell
Salary: £76-£85 per day
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm
If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please contact Abi @ Academics ASAP or apply direct to this advert.
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