Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Thatcham job in Berkshire

Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Thatcham

NQT Education Sector:
Unspecified
Education Sector:
SEN Jobs
Education Role:
Specialist SEN Classroom Support Jobs
Region:
South East
Area:
Berkshire
Internal Vacancy?:
No
Subject:
Special Needs - SEN
Employment Type:
Full Time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£89 to £100 per day
Salary Description:
£89 - £100 per day
Posted:
09-Mar-26
Recruiter:
Academics
Job Ref:
4555

Mental Health Assistant – Aspiring Psychologist – Thatcham

Full-Time | Immediate Start

Are you a Psychology graduate or aspiring mental health professional looking to gain practical experience supporting young people?

A specialist school in Thatcham is seeking a caring and proactive Mental Health Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role is ideal for graduates hoping to pursue careers in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Counselling, or Child Therapy.

The school supports children who may experience anxiety, trauma, ADHD, Autism, or behavioural challenges. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play a key role in helping students manage their emotions, build confidence, and engage positively with learning.

Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of teachers, therapists, psychologists, and SEN specialists, you will gain invaluable insight into therapeutic approaches used within education.

Key Details

* Role: Mental Health Assistant – Aspiring Psychologist
• Location: Thatcham
• Salary: £89–£100 per day
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Start Date: ASAP

The Mental Health Assistant Role

Your responsibilities will include supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them develop emotional regulation strategies, and assisting with behaviour support plans.

You will help create a safe and supportive learning environment while encouraging students to develop resilience, confidence, and positive coping strategies.

This Mental Health Assistant role also provides the opportunity to observe and learn from experienced professionals while gaining practical experience in mental health support.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain meaningful experience before progressing into psychology, therapy, or mental health careers.

Apply today to begin your journey supporting young people's mental wellbeing.

Mental Health Assistant – Aspiring Psychologist – Thatcham

Contact Details:
Academics
Tel: 0118 214 5080
Contact: Edward Bungay

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