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Mental Health Assistant - Maidenhead Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire Salary: 85 - 100 per day Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm Start Date: ASAPJoin a well-respected specialist school in Maidenhead dedicated to supporting children with complex learning disabilities. The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.We're looking for a compassionate Mental Health Assistant to support pupils with autism, sensory processing difficulties, communication challenges, and other complex needs. This role offers invaluable hands-on experience helping students overcome barriers to learning and build essential life skills.As a Mental Health Assistant, you will deliver 1:1 and small group support, assist with personalised learning and behaviour plans, and promote emotional wellbeing and independence. You'll work in a collaborative, supportive team committed to creating a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.The ideal candidate will have a background in Psychology, Counselling, Education, or relevant experience, alongside patience, resilience, and a passion for making a real difference to children's lives.This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in a leading special education setting and grow your career as a Mental Health Assistant.If you want to be part of a school that truly puts its pupils first, apply now to join as a Mental Health Assistant in Maidenhead.

Mental Health Assistant - Maidenhead

Aspiring Educational Psychologist Harrow Immediate Start Are you a recent Psychology Graduate or Aspiring Educational Psychologist looking to gain hands-on experience in a nurturing primary school setting? Ribbons &amp; Reeves is working closely with a highly regarded, 2-form entry primary school in Harrow click apply for full job details

Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Hours: Part time, (three days per week), Term time only plus INSET days Streatham &amp; Clapham High School (SCHS) seeks to appoint an outstanding School Counsellor to join our innovative Pastoral and Safeguarding team. About the Role This is a unique opportunity to join a deeply collaborative, student-centred pastoral team, where your expertise will make a real difference to the wellbeing of our pupils. Working closely with the Assistant Head Pastoral, Safeguarding &amp; DSL and our wider multi-disciplinary staff, you will provide short-term, evidence-based therapeutic support to Senior School pupils through both one-to-one and small-group interventions. You will contribute to our whole-school approach to wellbeing, playing an active role in staff training, PSHCE provision, and wider pastoral strategy, as well as working in partnership with parents and external agencies to ensure a fully joined-up approach to pupil welfare. About You We are looking for a professionally qualified counsellor or psychotherapist with accreditation (or working towards accreditation) with BACP, UKCP, BAAT, APC or similar. Experience with children or adolescents is essential, ideally within education, along with warmth, excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to safeguarding and mental health. SCHS offers a collaborative, supportive environment with clinical supervision, ongoing CPD and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils' lives. About Streatham &amp; Clapham High School Streatham &amp; Clapham High School is an independent, academically selective school for girls, aged 3 to 18 with over 870 pupils across the Prep and Senior Schools. The Senior School inhabits a four-acre site focused on an impressive 1930s building in a delightfully tranquil and leafy oasis of south London. As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: <ul> <li> Competitive salaries and pay progression </li> <li> Access to extensive professional development opportunities </li> <li> Training grants for qualifications </li> <li> Generous pension schemes </li> <li> Free life assurance benefit </li> <li> A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools </li> <li> Free lunches for all staff during term time </li> <li> Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans </li> <li> A Cycle to Work scheme </li> <li> Good transport links </li> <li> Competitive terms and conditions of employment </li> </ul> How to Apply For full details and to apply please click the Apply button. Applications should be received no later than 8:00am on 5 January 2026. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter, though the school reserves the right to appoint an exceptional candidate at any stage of the application process. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

School Counsellor

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant An excellent role has recently become available to support students who struggle with learning difficulties in the classroom!This highly regarded specialist school look after students between the ages of 4 and 16 who have a primary diagnosis of Autism. They also struggle with other co-existing needs, that impact their learning. Your role will be to mainly support learners while incorporating therapy into their curriculum. You will ensure that they are reaching all their goals both academically and personally, making sure they are able to achieve their milestones!Your role as a Mental Health Assistant will also include providing general classroom support to the class teacher. These duties will include helping manage general classroom behaviour, help with lesson preparation, help keep the class tidy and listen to the students read and practice their phonics.The successful Mental Health Assistant will be calm and compassionate but also confident. You will take initiative well and be able to adapt your approach to match the needs of the children. Some children in the class will need extra support. Some may have learning difficulties and need help to stay on track with their tasks.Experience working with children will be beneficial, but not essential. Personality is most important. If you are confident and bubbly then this school wants to hear from you!Individuals who are working towards a career in psychology, education or any other related field are most welcome to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working with vulnerable children. Key information: <ul><li>Psychology Graduate</li><li>Mental Health Assistant </li><li>Slough</li><li>Training Provided </li><li> 85 - 100 per day</li><li>Term time only</li><li>Small class sizes</li><li>Good travel links</li><li>ASAP Start </li></ul>Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Slough - ASAP Start

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant

Join Our Team as a Counsellor Supervisor!Are you passionate about supporting the mental health of students in an educational environment? We have an exciting temporary opportunity for a Counsellor Supervisor to join our dynamic Mental Health Team at our Hillingdon campus. If you're ready to make a positive impact, read on!Position: Counsellor Supervisor Location: Hillingdon, Greater London Contract Type: Temporary (3 months, with the possibility to apply for a permanent role) Salary: 22.20 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM Work Environment: Fully onsiteAbout the Role: As part of our Student Services Department, you will play a pivotal role in providing supervision to our trainees, enhancing their skills while ensuring top-notch support for our students and staff facing mental health challenges. You'll engage in both online and face-to-face supervision, group settings, and individual counselling sessions as needed.Key Responsibilities:<ul><ul><li>Supervision &amp; Support:</li> - Conduct face-to-face and online counselling supervision for trainees, determining session frequency and structure.</ul></ul><ul><ul>- Offer individual counselling to students and staff based on availability.</ul></ul><ul><ul>- Provide clinical supervision to associate and trainee counsellors, ensuring high standards of care.</ul></ul><ul><ul><ul><li>Collaboration &amp; Communication:</li> - Collaborate with the Wellbeing, Inclusion and Support team for effective referrals.</ul></ul></ul><ul><ul><ul>- Participate in training, team meetings, and advisory groups to foster a supportive environment.</ul></ul></ul><ul><ul><ul>- Promote our Wellbeing services by liaising with external professional bodies.</ul></ul></ul><ul><ul><ul><ul><li>programme Development:</li> - Develop and supervise issue-based and therapeutic group workshops for students.</ul></ul></ul></ul><ul><ul><ul><ul>- Contribute to the growth of the Counselling Service through project management and training initiatives.</ul></ul></ul></ul><ul><ul><ul><ul><ul><li>Crisis Management:</li> - Respond to urgent cases with risk assessments in line with our protocols.</ul></ul></ul></ul></ul><ul><ul><ul><ul><ul>- Provide referrals and support for students and staff facing emotional, psychological, or mental health issues.</ul></ul></ul></ul></ul>What We're Looking For:<ul><ul><ul><ul><ul><ul><li>A qualified professional with experience in counselling and supervision.</li><li>A strong communicator who can build rapport with both trainees and clients.</li><li>An individual who adheres to the BACP Ethical Framework and maintains confidentiality at all times.</li><li>Ability to assess risk and manage urgent situations effectively.</li><li>Enthusiasm for developing and delivering training modules for staff and trainees.</li></ul></ul></ul></ul></ul></ul>Why Join Us?This is an incredible opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students while developing the next generation of counsellors. Enjoy the vibrant campus atmosphere in Hillingdon and collaborate with a dedicated team committed to mental health and wellbeing.Ready to Make an Impact? If you're excited about this opportunity and ready to contribute your expertise, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of a transformative experience in education and mental health.We look forward to welcoming you to our team!Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK &amp; Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Counsellor Supervisor

Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant (Hackney)Are you an Aspiring Psychologist looking for school-based experience in Hackney? This opportunity is ideal for an Aspiring Psychologist who wants to work as a Learning Support Assistant while gaining meaningful experience supported by high-quality education and training.In our welcoming Hackney school, you will support pupils with diverse needs and build practical skills essential for an Aspiring Psychologist. We offer structured education and training to help you grow professionally and confidently in your role.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide one-to-one and small-group support as a Learning Support Assistant.</li><li>Assist teachers in delivering personalised learning across our Hackney setting.</li><li>Engage in ongoing education and training to enhance your skill set.</li><li>Work closely with specialists and staff across our inclusive Hackney school.</li></ul>This position is perfect for an Aspiring Psychologist eager to develop hands-on experience in a supportive environment. Apply now to begin your journey as a Learning Support Assistant!

Aspiring Psychologist

Location: Kent Working Pattern: On Site (Face to Face Assessments Only) Contract Type: Temp / Ad-Hoc Pay Rate: 1,350 per assessment (each assessment allocated for 2 days) - Inside IR35A South East England Council are seeking an experienced Educational Psychologists to complete statutory psychological advice as part of the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process. The Local Authority is committed to reducing a significant backlog and providing intensive, high quality assessments for children, young people, families, and schools.Assignments involve working closely with allocated settings until all assessments within that setting are completed. This offers EPs the opportunity to focus on a particular age group of interest (Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post-16).Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Complete statutory psychological assessments and provide high quality written advice for EHCNAs.</li><li>Deliver outcome-focused, child-centred reports using the councils EHCNA psychological advice template.</li><li>Work closely with settings, families, and SEN Assessment Teams to inform decision making.</li><li>Undertake assessments face to face.</li><li>Maintain professional standards, accurate records, and uphold safeguarding responsibilities.</li></ul>Essential Requirements:<ul><li>HCPC registered Educational Psychologist.</li><li>Minimum 3 years' local authority experience (applications without this will not be considered).</li><li>Ability to carry out assessments in person.</li><li>Immediate availability for allocation.</li><li>Strong assessment, formulation, and report writing skills.</li><li>Enhanced DBS and full compliance checks.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience working across Early Years, Primary, Secondary or Post-16.</li><li>Ability to work intensively with one setting at a time.</li><li>Familiarity with LA EHCNA processes.</li></ul>Additional Information:<ul><li>Inside IR35.</li><li>Expenses covered for approved face-to-face assessments (travel &amp; overnight stays).</li><li>Induction includes psychological advice templates, sample reports, and a named support contact.</li><li>Opportunity to make meaningful impact by supporting families waiting for statutory assessments.</li></ul>Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Educational Psychologist

Role: Female Counselling ManagerLocation: London NW1 and remote working (50/50 split) after 6-month probation periodSalary: £35,000 to £40,000 pa (depending on experience)Start Date: ASAPContract: PermanentHours: 35 hours per week Please note, this post is open to female applicants only Section 7.2(E) of the Sex Discrimination Act applies.Our client, a leading specialist mental health charity for women who have experienced domestic abuse is seeking a Counselling Manager to lead their clinical servicesSynopsis of Duties<ul><li>Lead and coordinate counselling service and development </li><li>Oversee supervision, caseload allocation, and delivery of both individual and group interventions. </li><li>Ensure services meet BACP standards and are trauma informed. </li><li>Provide robust support to the Head of Therapeutic Services in the leadership of the therapeutic services team. </li><li>Manage caseload allocation to ensure appropriate client-matching and service capacity. </li><li>Hold a small personal caseload and conduct initial client assessments. </li><li>Provide cover for supervision when supervisors are absent. </li><li>Offer crisis support and safeguarding guidance, escalating as required to the Head of Therapeutic Services. </li><li>Monitor counsellor and facilitator documentation (case notes, assessments, endings). </li><li>Lead recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of counsellors, supervisors, and group facilitators. </li><li>Organise and manage CPD training (6 8 events per year). </li><li>Track, monitor, and report against project delivery targets and KPIs. </li><li>Contribute to service design, evaluation, and improvement through the Ethics &amp; Practice group. </li><li>Act as the first Safeguarding Lead, advising practitioners and ensuring timely responses to risk. </li><li>Conduct annual safeguarding policy reviews and support training delivery. </li><li>Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are understood and embedded across all therapeutic services. </li><li>Provide direct line management to counsellors and supervisors. </li><li>Manage performance, wellbeing, and training needs within the therapeutic team. </li><li>Represent the charity at domestic abuse forums, networks, and partnerships. </li><li>Develop strong working relationships with statutory and voluntary sector agencies. </li></ul>Essential Requirements<ul><li>Recognised counselling qualification (Person-Centred/Humanistic/Integrative). </li><li>BACP/UKCP accreditation (or working towards within 12 months). </li><li>At least 200 client hours. </li><li>Clinical experience with abuse, trauma, and complex needs. </li><li>Experience in groupwork facilitation and oversight. </li><li>Supervising/line-managing counsellors or facilitators. </li><li>Experience in caseload allocation and service coordination. </li><li>Managing project delivery, targets, and outcomes. </li><li>Clear enhanced DBS on the update service</li></ul>Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.

Female Counselling Manager

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - SloughAspiring Educational Psychologist role Primary PhaseAre you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues?Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists? An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Slough are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Ideally the Graduate will have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology but other subjects will also be considered. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Slough and the role is full-time starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 4 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a similar field will also be considered (e.g. Psychology, Criminology etc).This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for any Psychology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher. The SEMH School is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!<ul><li>SEN Teaching Assistant</li><li>Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist</li><li>Social and Emotional Mental Health Support</li><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Slough</li><li> 85- 100 per day</li><li>Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm</li><li>Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates</li></ul>The SEN children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although SEMH is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.If you are interested in applying for this Mental Health Teaching Assistant position, please apply to this advert directly. Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduates Welcomed- Slough- ASAP Start

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