Mental Health Assistant- Slough
Academics
SloughView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£93.00 to £110.00 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 November 2026
30 days leftJob description
Are you passionate about supporting young people and looking for a role where you can make a real difference?
A brilliant SEN School in Slough is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate Mental Health Assistant to join their team.
- Provide 1:1 and small-group emotional and mental health support to students experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, and other emotional difficulties.
- Support students with developing emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, self-esteem, and social skills.
- Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams to implement individual support plans and strategies that promote students' mental health and wellbeing.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with students, providing consistent reassurance, encouragement, and guidance.
What we're looking for in a Mental Health Assistant
- Compassionate and empathetic - able to understand and respond sensitively to students experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties.
- Patient and supportive - able to provide consistent reassurance and encouragement, particularly when students are experiencing challenging emotions.
- Excellent communication skills - able to communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents/carers, and other professionals.
- Emotionally resilient - able to remain calm, professional, and supportive when working with students experiencing distress.
- Job Title: Mental Health Assistant
- Location: Slough
- Setting: SEN School
- Start Date: ASAP
- Pay: £93-£110 per day
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
- Contract: Full-time
Apply now for this Mental Health Assistant role in Slough and make a real difference in the lives of young people, helping them develop their emotional wellbeing, confidence, and potential!
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
How to apply
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Provenance
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Reed
First seen
7 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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