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Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant Aspiring Educational Psychologist Opportunity Reading, Berkshire ASAP StartIdeal for Psychology, Counselling &amp; Criminology GraduatesAre you passionate about supporting children with mental health and complex needs? Are you considering a future career as an Educational Psychologist, Therapist, or SEN Teacher?An outstanding specialist primary SEMH school in Reading, Berkshire is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with children aged 4-11, alongside on-site psychologists, therapists and counsellors, within a highly supportive and well-resourced setting. About the Role Position: Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant Start Date: ASAP Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday (8:30am-3:45pm) Pay: 85- 105 per day Location: Reading, BerkshireYou will provide consistent, child-centred support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them to regulate emotions, manage behaviour, and access learning in a safe and nurturing environment. Why This Role? Work closely with qualified psychologists, therapists and counsellors Opportunities to observe and shadow therapeutic sessions Gain invaluable experience with mental health, behaviour support and SEN Excellent stepping stone for aspiring Educational or Occupational Psychologists Supportive mentoring and professional developmentThe Ideal Candidate A graduate in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or a related field (other degrees considered) Passionate about supporting children with complex emotional and behavioural needs Resilient, confident and calm when managing challenging behaviour Proactive, adaptable and able to use initiative Previous SEN or care experience is desirable but not essential<ul><li>(Experience can include schools, care work, youth work, volunteering, or personal experience)</li></ul>If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant role and are available to start immediately, please contact Abi at Academics or apply directly to this advert.

Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Reading

Mental Health Assistant - BracknellAspiring Psychologist OpportunityASAP StartAre you interested in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues?Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists? An incredible specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Bracknell are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support the academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of these students. The SEN School is in Bracknell and the role is full-time starting ASAP or in September 2023. The SEN children are aged 8 to 18 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. The school employ a therapeutic approach so will offer a range of training to the mental health assistant appointed. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a relative field would be desirable too (e.g. Psychology, Counselling, Criminology etc).This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for the mental health assistant 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. Overall the school are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring and resilient<ul><li>Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell</li><li>Aspiring Psychologist</li><li>Social and Emotional Mental Health Support</li><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Bracknell</li><li> 85- 100 per day</li><li>Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm</li><li>Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates</li></ul>The SEN children in this school require a mental health assistant who understands their complex needs, is open-minded and up for a challenge. If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert.Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell - ASAP Start

Mental Health Assistant - Bracknell

Aspiring Youth Worker - Crawley - January 2026Are you looking for your first step on the ladder to progress into youth work?A well established school for children aged 6-18 with ADHD and/or Autism are welcoming applicants who are able to demonstrate a good academic background, along with the characteristics of resilience, empathy, creativity and problem-solving. You will be working with children with varying cognitive behaviours which will require you to develop a strong rapport with the children to enable you to understand their triggers and what captures their imagination. As an Aspiring Youth Worker, you will benefit from:<ul><li>A competitive rate of pay</li><li>Excellent training and development opportunities within the school</li><li>Term time working hours</li><li>Excellent experience to further your career</li></ul>Key Responsibilities of an Aspiring Youth Worker:<ul><li>Supporting creative and safe play with the children</li><li>Helping the children with completing academic tasks</li><li>Working with the teacher to prepare and execute activities</li><li>Liaising with other staff members across the therapy and senior leadership teams</li></ul>Key Requirements of an Aspiring Youth Worker:<ul><li>Your eligibility to work with children (not on the barred list)</li><li>A DBS check (we can support you with an application for one)</li><li>A minimum of grade A -C in GCSE Maths and English</li></ul> Apply now for the position of Aspiring Youth Worker to find out more information

Aspiring Youth Worker

Together we can change children's lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma, allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us. A qualified therapist counsellor, you've been working in the profession for at least a year, and now it's time to take the next step. As a Place2Be Supervising Counsellor- Peripatetic you will provide quality service in schools in situations such as new school set up, cover School Based Staff long and short term absences and extra support when required. You will effectively manage all aspects of the Place2Be school project in partnership with the school, ensuring that the children and young people are provided with therapeutic and emotional support. As part of a huge community of practitioners across the United Kingdom, you'll have opportunities to share best practice and develop clinical thinking, knowledge and learning. You'll have access to an enormous range of training and development and a pathway to develop and grow your career. For a career with purpose, this is your place. We are seeking applicants located within the Banbury area and are able to travel flexibly within the locality as and where required. This is four day role and can also be flexible/spread between the two. Recruitment Process As part of the application, you will need to answer some questions to support your application. Please do answer as thoroughly as you can as your answers will be used in the shortlisting process. Closing date for applications: Midnight on 21 December 2025 Interview date: 09 January 2026 Our Benefits When you work at Place2Be -whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising -every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support. Here's just a few things we have on offer: <ul> <li>Annual Leave that increases with service</li> <li>Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career</li> <li>5% contributory pension scheme</li> <li>Life assurance of four times your annual salary</li> <li>A comprehensive employee assistance programme</li> <li>Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)</li> <li>Wellbeing days to allow you some 'you' time</li> <li>Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave</li> </ul> We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organization. We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application if you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role. If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team on or We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what you will uniquely bring to our team. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Place2Be Supervising Counsellor, Peripatetic, Banbury

Crimson Education is a global EdTech company founded in 2013 with the idea that through personalised education and technology, we can transform students into the world leaders of tomorrow. We're the world's leading college admissions consultancy, with over 1,330 Ivy League offers and 2,140 to the US Top 15. With a passionate team of 800+ that's rapidly expanding across 30 markets, our unique tech platform connects expert led guidance and proven data driven strategies from 3,000 tutors and mentors with students worldwide. We help ambitious students unlock their dream career pathways, and Crimson students are 7x more likely to get into the Ivy League. What sets us apart is our unmatched scale and expertise. We have the largest team of Former Admissions Officers and College Counselors globally. Every student is matched with a carefully chosen team of admissions experts who laser focus on different parts of their college application - from essays to extracurriculars - ensuring every detail is expertly executed. Valued at over $1B NZD and backed by over $147M NZD in funding from top tier global investors, including Tiger Global and Ice House Ventures, we are just getting started. We were recently featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. Read the article here. Strategy Consultants (Admissions Counsellors) are exemplars of Crimson Education's philosophy dedicated to making a difference in students' lives, helping bridge gaps between present and future goals by personalising blueprints that will become the basis of all academic, extracurricular and personal development. You will partner closely with the student and lead the Crimson team (tutors, mentors, consultants) to drive progress through long term roadmaps and mentoring to build their candidacy through the application processes. This is a full time position, that can be based remotely or in one of our many offices around the globe. We are open to Part Time candidates (+ hours) who have high demand backgrounds. What success looks like: <ul> <li>Provide overarching admissions strategies to students by creating individualized plans and executing on them in collaboration with the rest of the students' Crimson team (Educational Coordinators, Academic Tutors, Application Consultants, ECL Mentors)</li> <li>Maintain expert knowledge of high school curricula, extracurricular and leadership choices, summer program applications, and standardized test planning to make recommendations regarding admissions strategies</li> <li>Utilize in depth knowledge of institutions of higher learning to guide students and parents towards attainable school goals, working with them to create lists of best fit schools of varied competition to maximize acceptance chances</li> <li>Conduct formal consulting sessions with students on a bi monthly basis, chronicling and sharing with relevant stakeholders notes and action items</li> <li>Maintain reasonable levels of communication with students and families outside of formal sessions through various channels (e.g. email, etc.)</li> <li>Facilitate or lead development and presentation of marketing materials for seminars or expositions in local markets</li> <li>Collaborate with local Sales teams in Initial Consultations to facilitate potential client investment and understanding in Crimson's products and services</li> <li>Assist with Product and Resource Development initiatives to better our service</li> </ul> What skills and experience you'll need: <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree from a top 20 US university or Oxbridge (special considerations may be given to those with undergraduate admissions consulting backgrounds)</li> <li>Strong preference for experience with US/UK admissions consulting for the undergraduate level at top universities</li> <li>Passion for coaching young adults and appreciation of global perspectives</li> <li>Superior planning and organisational skills; experience in project management, event coordination, and product management a plus</li> <li>Strong written and oral communication skills</li> <li>Stakeholder management (collaborating with a range of internal stakeholders, students and parents)</li> <li>Resilience when working independently under pressure, flexible and adaptive to working in a fast paced growing organisation</li> <li>Experience in education, coaching, tutoring, and admissions consulting preferred</li> </ul> Why work for Crimson? <ul> <li>Be a part of the world's leading admissions consulting firm</li> <li>Rapidly growing start up, with a flexible working environment where you will be empowered to structure how you work</li> <li>Limitless development and exposure - our internal promotions/role changes made 33% of all recruitment last year</li> <li>$100 NZD individual training budget per year, we love to 'Level Up' (it's one of our core values)!</li> <li>Psychologist on staff</li> <li>Insightful fireside chats and workshops to help support our high performing and ambitious team</li> <li>Radical Candor is a feedback approach we live by</li> <li>We're a global player with 28 markets (and growing) across the globe. Most roles have the option to work from one of our many offices or remotely!</li> </ul> If you're passionate about growing in a fast paced, collaborative environment, and want to work with cutting edge technology then we'd love to hear from you! Please keep an eye on your spam / junk email folder for correspondence from Team Tailor.

Admissions Counsellor (US Colleges)

<ul> <li>Thank you for your interest in a Counselling Placement at a Place2Be partner school! Click this link to view a map of our placement schools: Placement Map</li> <li>Please note that not all schools will have placements available, but we will try our best to match you to a convenient placement.</li> <li>We recruit for Counsellors to start in school in January, April or September in line with school term time. Please note the recruitment and onboarding process can take 2-3 months.</li> <li>Please only apply for one vacancy as multiple applications are rejected on the system. If successful upon interview, you will have the opportunity to discuss your location preference.</li> <li>All successful applicants would need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check that isenhanced, checked forchildren's and adult's barred list, and isregistered on the Update Service.</li> </ul> Counsellors on Placement provide emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 4-18 in Place2Be partner schools. As an organisation that has adopted the BACP ethical framework of good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy, counsellors working within the organisation are dedicated to improving the mental health and well being of the children they work with. <ul> <li>Place2Be provides a high level of support to counsellors on placement through regular supervision, tailored training workshops and offers a well-recognised clinical placement.</li> <li>We provide a comprehensive induction programme and clinical supervision is undertaken at the end of each day.</li> <li>We need you to be available for a minimum of one day per week to work in a therapeutic capacity with up to 3 children offering one to one counselling.</li> <li>Placements are term time only and run for one academic year. There are opportunities for you to stay with us beyond one year.</li> <li>You will have the opportunity to attend up to six optional workshops throughout the year which are recognised as continuing professional development time.</li> <li>Sessions spent with children are accepted as clinical hours towards professional accreditation, and are recognised by the BACP and UKCP.</li> <li>A placement is an excellent stepping stone into a job opportunity and career with Place2Be, over of our clinical staff were once Counsellors on Placement.</li> <li>We have places available in our projects in both primary and secondary schools nationwide.</li> </ul> Counting your hours All clinical hours gained on placement can be used towards accreditation with a body such as BACP and UKCP. However if you need to gain clinical hours for your course, we would strongly advise that you check with your course tutor as to whether child hours are accepted before applying. If your course does not accept child hours but you would like to gain counselling experience of working with Children and Young People, you can still apply for a Place2Be placement as a second placement. Diversity and Inclusion Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly interested in attracting applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Additionally, for our clinical roles we are particularly keen in attracting male candidates to reflect the diversity of the partner schools and communities we work in. All successful applicants to clinical roles will be asked to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS/PVG. About You You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist or Clinical Psychologist or studying towards one of these professions at the following levels: <ul> <li>Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above). If you are in your first year you will have completed a full academic year Certificate Course in Counselling or the equivalent of 9 12 months.</li> <li>Degree, MSc or MA in Counselling, Counselling Psychology or Psychotherapy - if you are in your first year you will have relevant experience of direct work with children.</li> </ul> We are always looking for suitable counsellors on placement, so if you believe you have what it takes to thrive in this challenging, rewarding environment please apply. Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details. About Us Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families, teachers and school staff. The charity currently provides an embedded mental health service in 500 UK primary and secondary schools supporting a school community of around 243,000 children and young people. Our teams provide a range of services in our partner schools to build resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play and support a child's ability to engage in school life. Our work, focused on early intervention, is part of the comprehensive CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) system. Through our professional development programme, we are training around 1,200 Counsellors on Placement each year who build their mental health and counselling skills and experience through practice in our partner schools. We also provide a range of professional development programmes on mental health and wellbeing for school leaders, teachers and other professionals who work with children and young people, so we can help to build 'mentally healthy' schools and communities where all children can thrive and flourish. We continue to pilot, trial and explore new ways in which we can develop our practice as well as share learning, expertise and findings from the robust evidence and evaluation we gather. HRH The Princess of Wales is our Royal Patron and Place2Be is one of the founding charity partners of Heads Together. We also work collaboratively with a range of charities and expert organisations to leverage best in class knowledge and expertise to inform, develop and improve outcomes for the children, families and schools we support. We ask our staff team to share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity, and to have the skills and patience to support some of the UK's most vulnerable children and families. Our values: Compassion - We bring empathy and kindness to all we do, to better understand and meet the needs of children and young people, colleagues and other stakeholders. Integrity - We demonstrate sound ethical values in all our work, and we are honest, transparent, courageous and authentic. Perseverance - We have the courage to continue in the face of adversity and do this with determination to find effective solutions. Creativity - We bring an open minded approach and flexibility to our thinking and actions and enable others to do the same.

Counsellor on Placement East London

A leading children's mental health charity in the UK is seeking Counsellors for placements to support children and young people in partner schools. Responsibilities include offering one-to-one counselling and providing emotional support. Candidates should possess or be studying towards a relevant qualification in counselling. This position is term-time only, promotes professional development, and offers supervision and training opportunities.

East London Counselling Placement - Term-Time

Are you passionate about helping children thrive and supporting families to flourish? At Early Start Australia (ESA), we're not just offering a job, we're inviting you to be part of a purpose-driven team that transforms lives every day. With 46 clinics across the country and a team of 600+ professionals, we proudly support over 28,000 families nationwide. Now, we're looking for a dedicated Psychologist to join our warm and welcoming team in Mornington, VIC. Why choose ESA We're more than a workplace; we're a community of professionals who care deeply about what we do and how we do it. Here's what you can expect: <ol> <li>Real work-life balance: Enjoy up to 12 weeks of leave per year, including school holidays.</li> <li>Career growth: Access a structured training program and over 40 hours of CPD annually.</li> <li>Professional development: Generous PD allowance, 3 days of PD leave, and expert-led in-house training.</li> <li>Team collaboration: Work alongside experienced clinicians in a truly multidisciplinary setting.</li> <li>Mental health &amp; wellbeing: Flexible work options, wellbeing budgets, and meaningful support.</li> <li>Admin support: Spend more time with clients thanks to dedicated hands on admin assistance.</li> </ol> What you'll be doing <ul> <li>Deliver evidence-based assessments and therapy to a paediatric caseload.</li> <li>Provide direct, family-based, and community-based support to children with developmental delays and/or disabilities.</li> <li>Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, outcome-focused care.</li> <li>Engage with families and stakeholders to provide education, support, and advocacy.</li> <li>Continuously evaluate and refine your practice to ensure best-practice service delivery.</li> </ul> What you'll bring <ul> <li>Relevant qualification in Psychology and current registration with AHPRA</li> <li>A passion for working with children and families to achieve meaningful outcomes.</li> <li>Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a diverse, team based environment.</li> <li>Excellent time management and attention to detail.</li> <li>Experience with paediatric clients and confidence working closely with families is highly valued.</li> <li>Up to date compliance checks (or willingness to obtain): WWCC, Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid, Driver's Licence &amp; Vehicle.</li> </ul> Ready to make a difference? If you're ready to build a fulfilling career while making a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and become part of a team that's changing lives - one child, one family at a time. Early Start Australia places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity and diversity. As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

Psychologist

A leading mental health charity is looking for a Supervising Counsellor to provide essential therapeutic support in schools across Greater London. This role involves managing school projects, ensuring children receive emotional support during times of need. Applicants should have a qualification in counselling and at least one year of relevant experience. This flexible role requires travel within the locality and is part-time over four days. The charity offers a range of benefits including annual leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Peripatetic Supervising Counsellor - School-Based

A healthcare organization in Wembley is seeking a dedicated Psychologist to join its team. The role involves delivering assessments and therapy to children, providing family support, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Psychology qualification, AHPRA registration, and a passion for helping children and families. Join a purpose-driven team and make a difference in the lives of families every day.

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