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Mental Health Assistant - Slough

Academics

Slough

Salary

£90.00 to £110.00 an hour

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

9 September 2026

9 days left

Job description

Mental Health Assistant - Slough Aspiring Educational Psychologist role

Primary Phase Are 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 or September. 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!

SEN Teaching AssistantMental Health Assistant - Aspiring Educational PsychologistSocial and Emotional Mental Health SupportASAP StartSlough£90-£110 per dayFull-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pmIdeal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates 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 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 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

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