Mental Health Assistant - Wiltshire
Academics
South West EnglandView 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
17 November 2026
29 days leftJob description
Are you considering a future career in Psychology, Counselling, Therapy, Teaching or Youth Work?
A supportive specialist provision in Wiltshire is seeking a caring and resilient Mental Health Assistant to join their team on a full-time temporary basis, with potential for the role to become permanent.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a Mental Health Assistant to gain hands-on experience supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs within a nurturing and structured educational environment.
- Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
- Help pupils manage emotions, anxiety and positive behaviour.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
- Support learning while encouraging confidence, resilience and independence.
- Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams and specialist professionals.
A Mental Health Assistant would suit a Psychology or Criminology Graduate, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, or someone with relevant personal or professional experience. Previous experience working with children or young people is beneficial but not essential- empathy, resilience, a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to supporting young people are equally important.
Being a Mental Health Assistant will give the opportunity to develop understanding of mental health, behaviour, emotional regulation and additional needs, while gaining valuable experience within a specialist educational setting. The skills developed as a Mental Health Assistant could provide a strong foundation for future training or careers in Psychology, Counselling, Therapy, Teaching or Youth Work.
- Mental Health Assistant
- Wiltshire
- Full time, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
- Temporary with potential to become permanent
- £90-£105 per day
- ASAP Start
- Specialist SEN/SEMH setting
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference to young people's wellbeing while building valuable experience for your future career, 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.
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Reed
First seen
6 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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