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Mental Health Support - Slough

Academics

SloughView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£90.00 to £110.00 an hour

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

26 November 2026

38 days left

Job description

Mental Health Assistant / Teaching Assistant - Slough

Ideal for Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology Graduates | Immediate Start

Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Looking to gain hands-on experience alongside trained therapists, counsellors, and psychologists?

A specialist school in Slough is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to provide academic, emotional, and behavioral support to students aged 8 to 18 with complex needs. This full-time role (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM) offers a therapeutic approach to learning and the chance to receive training directly from professionals in the field.

What's in it for you?

Work alongside therapists and psychologists on-site

Shadow professional therapy sessions and gain invaluable experience

Develop skills in SEN and mental health support - perfect for aspiring educational psychologists, SEN teachers, or therapeutic support workers

Competitive daily rate of £90-£110

Enthusiastic, caring, and resilient individuals ready to support children with complex SEMH needs

Graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or a related field (preferred but not essential)

Someone open-minded and up for a rewarding challenge

If this Mental Health Assistant role in Slough sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply now via this advert.

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

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

Reed

First seen

15 October 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

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