Mental Health Assistant

Description

Mental Health Assistant - Chippenham

Salary: £90 - £105 per day (dependent on experience)

Location: Chippenham

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: Full Time (8:30am - 4:00pm)

Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing? Are you looking to gain hands-on experience within a mainstream education setting supporting students with additional needs?

Academics are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Assistant to join a school in Chippenham. This rewarding role involves supporting students with a range of social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, alongside a range of complex needs, autism and associated learning differences, within a supportive environment.

This opportunity is ideal for graduates or individuals considering future careers in psychology, therapy, counselling, teaching, or youth work who are looking to build meaningful experience working directly with young people.

The Role - Mental Health Assistant - Chippenham

Support students with emotional regulation, wellbeing, and engagement in learning

Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs

Assist with behaviour strategies and promote positive coping mechanisms

Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment

Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionalsWhat We're Looking For - Mental Health Assistant

A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach

Experience supporting SEN, SEMH, or challenging behaviour

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Interest in mental health, SEN, and child development

Psychology, counselling, education, or related background desirable

Previous experience with young people or mental health beneficial but not essentialWhat's on Offer

Opportunity to work within a specialist setting in Chippenham

Hands-on experience supporting students with SEMH and additional needs

Ideal stepping stone for aspiring psychologists, therapists, xjnqpsq or teachers

Competitive daily pay rates

Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Ideal Backgrounds (not essential)

Psychology graduates or related degrees

Youth work / support work / care background

Experience in PRUs, alternative provision, or specialist settings

Team Teach / MAPA / CPI trainingRequirements

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Right to work in the UKIf you are passionate about supporting young people's mental health and ready to gain valuable experience within a specialist environment, apply today by submitting your CV to this advert.

Mental Health Assistant - Chippenham

Ad ID: 5418407688