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Mental Health Assistant / Teaching Assistant - Reading Aspiring Educational Psychologist OpportunityIdeal for Psychology / Counselling / Criminology Graduates ASAP Start Primary Phase 85- 100 per dayAre you passionate about supporting children with mental health needs? Would you love the opportunity to work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists while gaining valuable SEN experience?An outstanding specialist school in Reading, Berkshire, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant / Teaching Assistant to support children aged 4-11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and complex behaviours.This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychology, Counselling or Criminology graduate (or a candidate with relevant experience) who is keen to build hands-on experience in a specialist setting - perfect for an aspiring educational psychologist, therapeutic support worker, or SEN teacher. About the Role: <ul><li>Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant</li><li>Full-time (Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm)</li><li>ASAP start</li><li>Working closely with pupils with SEMH and complex needs</li><li>Collaborating with on-site psychologists, therapists, and specialist teachers</li><li>Supporting pupils both in class and through targeted interventions</li><li>Gaining invaluable experience shadowing therapy sessions and interventions</li></ul> The Ideal Candidate: A graduate in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology (other related subjects considered) Level 3 qualifications or above preferred Confident, resilient, proactive, and able to use initiative Open-minded, patient and enthusiastic about supporting young people Previous experience working with children, young people or adults with SEN/SEMH (personal or professional) is desirable but not essentialInterested? Contact Abi at Academics today or apply directly via this advert - don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to launch your career in mental health and education.

Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Reading

Become a Step Forward Foster Carer A Life-Changing Opportunity for Art Therapists and Play Therapists Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury CouncilPlease note: This role requires you to be self-EmployedAre you an Art Therapist or Play Therapist who is passionate about supporting young people through creative and therapeutic interventions? You already have the empathy, dedication, and commitment needed to make a profound difference in a young person s life.We are looking for compassionate, resilient individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers offering a safe, nurturing home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is a unique opportunity to take the therapeutic skills you ve developed and make a lasting, personal impact. This could be your most rewarding role yet offering not just care, but a future full of hope.What is Step Forward Fostering?Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that helps young people who have faced trauma, loss, and instability transition from residential care into a caring family environment. These young people aren t just looking for a place to stay they need someone like you: a supportive adult who understands their needs, builds trust, and provides the consistency they ve often lacked. As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you ll be part of a supportive team, working alongside professionals who are there to guide you every step of the way. You ll never be alone on this journey.What You ll Receive:We understand that caring for a young person with complex needs is a significant commitment. That s why we provide comprehensive support both emotionally and financially.Specialist Support:<ul> <li>Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular guidance and supervision</li><li>A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and your foster child</li><li>A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks every year</li><li>24/7 Out-of-Hours Support, ensuring you re never alone</li><li>Access to a network of other Step Forward Carers for peer support</li><li>Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and understanding neurodevelopmental needs</li><li>Therapeutic and psychological support to build on your existing skills</li></ul> Financial Package: We recognise the commitment it takes to support a young person with complex needs and offer a generous financial package to help you focus fully on providing stability and care.<ul> <li>£1,052 per week while you have a child placed with you (around £54,704 a year)</li><li>£408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 a year)</li><li>Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations</li><li>Tax exemptions specifically designed for foster carers</li></ul> Is This You?We are looking for Art Therapists and Play Therapists who are:<ul> <li>Passionate about making a difference beyond their current role</li><li>Skilled in building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people</li><li>Resilient, empathetic, and committed to providing stability</li><li>Ready to transfer their therapeutic skills to a family-based setting</li></ul> If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!Please note: Ideally, applicants should not have children under 16 living at home, but we consider each family situation individually.To Be Eligible, You ll Need:<ul> <li>Experience working with children, young people, or families in a therapeutic capacity</li><li>Full-time availability and a spare bedroom</li><li>A willingness to complete our professional training</li><li>The right to work in the UK</li></ul> Take the next step in your career and become a Step Forward Foster Carer. Your experience as an Art Therapist or Play Therapist could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.

Foster Carer - Art Therapist/Play Therapist

Mental Health Support Worker - Oxford Are you interested in supporting students with their mental health needs?A great opportunity has recently become available for a Mental Health Support Worker in a lovely school in Oxford. If you are interested in working with children who have struggles with their mental health then this is the perfect opportunity for you!The opportunity as a Mental Health Support Worker:This lovely inclusive school are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual to come in with a positive attitude and uplift their students. This position is to start as soon as possible.Ideally the Mental Health Support Worker will be a graduate with a degree in psychology, criminology or sociology. Those with a background in sport, art or music are also encouraged to apply! a degree however is not essential and those with passion and a great work ethic are most welcome to apply!The role as a Youth Mental Health Worker: Your role as a Youth Mental Health Worker will be to provide support to students who are having a difficult time with processing and regulating their emotions. You will support them during the school day and encourage them to process their emotions in a healthy and positive way. You will mostly support these students in either small group settings or 1 to 1. While doing this, you will also support the class teacher with general class duties, such as ensuring the classroom is a safe and engaging environment, managing general classroom behaviour and providing general supervision.The successful Mental Health Support Worker: The successful Mental Health Support Worker will be passionate about mental health and an advocate for children who struggle with their emotions. You will be passionate, resilient and compassionate.Key Information: <ul><li>Mental Health Support Worker</li><li>Oxford</li><li>ASAP start</li><li> 85- 100 per day</li><li>Small class sizes</li><li>Term Time</li></ul>You can apply directly to this advert.Mental Health Support Worker - Oxford - ASAP start - Full time

Mental Health Support Worker - Oxford

A leading UK charity is seeking a dedicated Rehabilitation Music Therapist to join its Psychological Therapies Team. This is a unique opportunity to work with children and young people with acquired brain injuries, using music therapy to support their rehabilitation journey. As a Music Therapist in this vital role, you will: <ul><li>Deliver evidence-based music therapy tailored to children and young peopl click apply for full job details</li></ul>

Rehabilitation Music Therapist

A leading UK charity is seeking a dedicated Rehabilitation Music Therapist to join its Psychological Therapies Team. This is a unique opportunity to work with children and young people with acquired brain injuries, using music therapy to support their rehabilitation journey. As a Music Therapist in this vital role, you will: <ul><li>Deliver evidence-based music therapy tailored to children and young peopl click apply for full job details</li></ul>

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

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Role: School Counsellor Location: Slough Salary: £100 £200 per day (Will be paid to scale) Start Date: September 2025Support Student Wellbeing as a School Counsellor SloughGSL Education is currently seeking a compassionate and experienced School Counsellor to join one of our partner schools in Slough. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to support the emotional and mental wellbeing of students across the school community.Key Responsibilities: • Provide one-to-one and small group counselling sessions to students facing emotional or behavioural challenges • Work closely with SENCOs, pastoral staff, and external agencies to support individual wellbeing plans • Promote mental health awareness and resilience across the school • Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding protocols • Offer crisis support and early interventions when neededIdeal Candidate Will Have: • Relevant qualification in counselling or psychotherapy (e.g. BACP, UKCP, or equivalent) • Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational or clinical setting • A sensitive, non-judgmental, and professional approach to student support • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through GSL Education)As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education is committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout West London and Berkshire.Please be advised that this role of a School Counsellor requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.For more information or to apply, contact:Umme HomairaOffice: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation!

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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)

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