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Mental Health Assistant - Psychology Graduate Opportunity (Cannock)Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate-or currently studying towards your degree-and looking to make a real impact on the lives of young people? Do you aspire to become an Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or mental health professional? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a specialist school setting.The OpportunityAcademics is proud to be supporting a number of specialist schools in Cannock and the surrounding areas that cater to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Conditions, and behavioural challenges.We're currently recruiting for Mental Health Assistants to work on a full-time basis, starting immediately or from September 2025. These schools offer a supportive, structured environment where vulnerable children and young people are given the tools and guidance they need to achieve their full potential-academically, socially, and emotionally.What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Supporting children and young people aged 5-18 in a classroom or 1:1 capacity</li><li>Helping to manage behaviours using positive intervention strategies</li><li>Building trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or social difficulties</li><li>Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons tailored to individual needs</li><li>Working closely with the school's SENCO, therapists, and other professionals to support pupils' development</li></ul>Ideal Candidates Will Be:<ul><li>Psychology or Criminology graduates (or undergraduates with flexible availability)</li><li>Passionate about child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing</li><li>Proactive, resilient, and calm under pressure</li><li>Confident in working with pupils with SEMH, Autism, and complex needs</li><li>Previous experience in schools, care, youth work, or related roles is desirable but not essential-training and guidance will be provided</li></ul>Why This Role is Perfect for Psychology Graduates:<ul><li>A stepping stone into careers in Educational Psychology, Mental Health, and Therapy</li><li>First-hand experience working with young people with additional needs</li><li>Valuable exposure to school-based interventions, safeguarding procedures, and multi-agency collaboration</li><li>A chance to make a meaningful difference every single day</li></ul>Interviews are ongoing, and places are filling quickly for both summer and September starts. If you're motivated to help vulnerable young people and gain rewarding experience in education and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or contact Abbie at Academics for more information.

Mental Health Assistant - Psychology Graduate Opportunity

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - SloughAspiring Educational Psychologist role Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! ASAP StartSocial, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex NeedsPrimary 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> 80- 95 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

Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Slough

Children s Mental Health Assistant. Location: Marske-by-the-Sea£85-£95 per day.Start date: Septemeber 2025Vision for Education are looking for Children's Mental Health Assistant to work in a SEMH (Social and Emotional Mental Health needs) school setting in .The School and RoleA specialist school in Marske-by- the- Sea are looking for a Children's Mental Health Assistant to support young people and children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will be based inside the classroom supporting students within their education. Class sizes are small to ensure the needs of each pupil are met. You will be responsible for supporting their educational, social, and emotional development.RequirementsThe desired Children s Mental Health Assistant will:<ul> <li>Have a caring, supportive and nurturing personality.</li><li>Have experience of working with those with social, emotional, or mental health needs.</li><li>Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.</li><li>Be someone who is patient, caring and adaptable to each young person you will support.</li><li>Hold a full UK Driving Licence.</li></ul> Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.About Vision for EducationVision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.What Vision for Education offerAs a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:<ul> <li>Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.</li><li>Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).</li><li>Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).</li><li>Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.</li><li>FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.</li><li>Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.</li><li>Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.</li></ul> Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.How to applyApply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Children's Mental Health Assistant

Are you an aspiring Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Mental Health Practitioner?Are you interested in working with children with social, emotional and mental health challenges?Are you a graduate or about to graduate, looking to gain experience supporting vulnerable students?If so, then this is the role for youA Specialist SEN School in Swindon are looking click apply for full job details

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