About this role
Would you like to make a positive difference to young people's mental health, wellbeing and development?
A welcoming specialist provision in Gloucester is looking for a dedicated and empathetic Mental Health Assistant to join their team on a full-time temporary basis, with the potential to become permanent. This is an excellent opportunity to support young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs while gaining valuable experience in a specialist setting.
As a Mental Health Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support tailored to pupils' individual needs.
- Helping young people navigate anxiety, emotional difficulties and behavioural challenges.
- Encouraging positive coping strategies, emotional regulation and resilience.
- Creating trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, understood and supported.
- Supporting pupils to engage in learning and develop confidence and independence.
- Collaborating with teachers, pastoral teams and specialist professionals.
Are you a Psychology or Criminology Graduate, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker or someone with relevant personal or professional experience? Then a Mental Health Assistant is for you. Previous experience working with young people is advantageous but not essential. A caring nature, patience, resilience and a willingness to learn are key.
Gain insight into mental health, emotional wellbeing, behaviour and inclusive education, developing transferable skills that could support future pathways into Psychology, Counselling, Therapy, Teaching or Youth Work becoming a Mental Health Assistant.
Key Information
- Role: Mental Health Assistant
- Location: Gloucester
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
- Contract: Full-time temporary, with potential to become permanent
- Pay: £90-£105 per day
- Start ASAP
- Specialist SEN/SEMH provision
If you're ready to gain valuable experience while helping young people overcome challenges and reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Upload your CV and apply today!
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.