Mental Health Assistant - Gloucester
Academics
GloucesterView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£90.00 to £105.00 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
19 November 2026
31 days leftJob description
Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs?
A specialist school in Gloucester is looking for a caring and resilient Mental Health Assistant to join its supportive team. This full-time opportunity offers hands-on experience supporting pupils in a nurturing, structured environment.
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
- Help students manage emotions, anxiety and behaviour.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
- Support learning and encourage confidence, resilience and independence.
- Work alongside teachers, pastoral staff and specialist professionals.
This Mental Health Assistant role is ideal for a Psychology or Criminology Graduate, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker or someone with relevant personal or professional experience. Previous experience with children is beneficial, but enthusiasm, empathy and a positive attitude are most important.
The school provides a supportive environment where you can develop your understanding of mental health, behaviour and additional needs. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will gain valuable experience that could support future training in Psychology, Counselling, Therapy, Teaching or Youth Work.
- Mental Health Assistant
- Gloucester
- Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
- £90 to £105 per day
- ASAP Start
- Specialist SEN/SEMH setting
If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant opportunity, please 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.
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Reed
First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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