Mental Health Assistant

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Mental Health Assistant - Chippenham
£90 - £110 per day
ASAP Start
Full Time or Part Time
Long Term Opportunity
Are you a psychology student or graduate looking to gain hands-on experience as a Mental Health Assistant? Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and building a career in mental health, education, or psychology? This rewarding Mental Health Assistant role could be exactly what you're looking for.
A welcoming and supportive specialist school in Chippenham is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience, develop your behaviour management skills, and make a genuine difference in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
The school in Chippenham supports children who have been excluded from mainstream education. These pupils face a range of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, learning barriers, and behavioural challenges. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play a key role in helping pupils regulate emotions, engage in learning, and reach their full potential.
As a Mental Health Assistant in Chippenham, your responsibilities will include:
Supporting pupils with mental health needs, emotional regulation, and behavioural challenges
Assisting with intervention programmes and individual support plans
Creating a positive, engaging and safe learning environment
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapy teams
Providing feedback and progress reports to support student development
To be successful as a Mental Health Assistant in Chippenham, you will:
Have a passion for mental health, psychology, or education
Demonstrate a positive, resilient and empathetic attitude
Be interested in gaining experience in SEMH, SEN, safeguarding, and behaviour support
Ideally be a psychology graduate or have relevant experience (desirable but not essential)
This Mental Health Assistant role is perfect for aspiring educational psychologists, clinical psychologists, counsellors, therapists, or teachers looking to build invaluable experience.
If you're ready to take the next step as a Mental Health Assistant, apply directly to this advert today. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews taking place over the coming weeks.
Mental Health Assistant
Chippenham
£90 - £110 per day
ASAP Start
Full Time or Part Time
Long Term Opportunity

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Location:
Chippenham
Salary:
£90 - £110 per day
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Health;Health

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