Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support Assistant

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Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support Assistant

Are you a psychology graduate who is looking to build meaningful experience working with young vulnerable people? Are you looking for a role where you can apply your knowledge, develop valuable clinical and therapeutic skills and genuinely change lives?

This amazing specialist school in Maidenhead is looking for a compassionate and resilient individual to join their staff, starting ASAP! *They can also accommodate a September 2026 start! this amazing school support vulnerable students who have a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but also experience co-existing needs including mental health and social needs, communication difficulties and learning needs.

This is such a rewarding opportunity for those considering a future career in educational psychology, clinical psychology, speech and language therapy, mental health support or SEN and specialist teaching or therapy.

The role as a Mental Health Support Assistant:

You will work closely with students on a 1:1 basis and in small group settings, helping them access learning, regulating emotions and build confidence and develop key life skills.

You will work with the students on their personalised intervention plans, tailored to support their development and reach their developmental milestones.

No two days are the same! This role is hands on and meaningful. xjnqpsq Not only will you have the chance to build amazing practical experience to support for career aspirations, you are also making an active difference every day with these vulnerable students.Your day to day as a Mental Health Support Assistant:

Supporting students with Autism and additional needs throughout the school day

Delivering personalised interventions designed to support developmental milestones

Creating a fun and engaging classroom environment

Encouraging independence and confidence

Supporting communication, emotional regulation and social development

Monitoring progress and celebrating student achievements

What you need to know as a Mental Health Support Assistant:

Maidenhead based specialist school

ASAP Start OR September Start

£90 - £110 per day

Full time work

Long term role

AMAZING hands on experienceMental Health Support Assistant - Maidenhead - ASAP or September Start - Full Time

Ad ID: 5418344507