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Academics LTD
Mental Health Assistant - Secondary
Slough, Berkshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- £89 - 100 - Day
- Recruiter
- Academics LTD
- Closes
- 14 Nov 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Mental Health Assistant - Secondary - Slough
ASAP Start - Full-Time Position
Are you a compassionate and resilient individual looking to make a real difference in young people's lives?
A forward-thinking and inclusive secondary SEN school in Slough is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to join their team. This full-time role is ideal for graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or those with a strong interest in adolescent mental health, behavioural needs, and neurodiversity.
As a Mental Health Assistant, you will be working with students aged 11 to 16 who have been diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), or trauma-related challenges. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students with emotional regulation, social development, and academic engagement.
Key Details
Role: Mental Health Assistant
Location: Slough
Salary: £89-£100 per day
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
Ideal for: Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology Graduates or those passionate about adolescent mental health
Experience: Preferred but not essentialThe Mental Health Assistant role will involve providing 1:1 and small group support to help students manage emotional and behavioural difficulties as well as assisting teachers and therapists in implementing individualised support plans. You will build strong relationships with students and gain invaluable experience working alongside SEN specialists and educators.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain first-hand experience working with vulnerable young people and to develop the skills necessary for careers in psychology, therapy, education, and more.
Apply now or contact Ed at Academics to find out more.
Mental Health Assistant - Secondary - Slough
Ad ID: 5417143000
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