Mental Health Assistant

Mental Health Assistant - Stroud Salary: £90 - £105 per day (dependent on experience) Location: Stroud Job Type: Full-time Hours: Full Time (8:30am - 4:00pm) Start Date: ASAP Are you passionate about supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing? Are you looking to gain hands-on experience within a mainstream education setting supporting students with additional needs? Academics are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Assistant to join a school in Stroud. This rewarding role involves supporting students with a range of social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, alongside a range of complex needs, autism and associated learning differences, within a supportive environment. The Role - Mental Health Assistant - Stroud

Support students with emotional regulation, wellbeing, and engagement in learningProvide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needsAssist with behaviour strategies and promote positive coping mechanismsHelp create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environmentWork collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals What We're Looking For - Mental Health Assistant

A patient, empathetic, and resilient approachExperience supporting SEN, SEMH, or challenging behaviourStrong communication and relationship-building skillsInterest in mental health, SEN, and child developmentPsychology, counselling, education, or related background desirablePrevious experience with young people or mental health beneficial but not essential What's on Offer

Opportunity to work within a specialist settingHands-on experience supporting students with SEMH and additional needsIdeal stepping stone for aspiring psychologists, therapists, or teachersCompetitive daily pay ratesOngoing support from a dedicated education consultant Ideal Backgrounds (not essential)

Psychology graduates or related degreesYouth work / support work / care background Experience in PRUs, alternative provision, or specialist settings Team Teach / MAPA / CPI training Requirements

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)Right to work in the UK If you are passionate about supporting young people's mental health and ready to gain valuable experience within a specialist environment, apply today by submitting your CV to this advert. Mental Health Assistant - Stroud Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.