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Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Slough, Slough
Location: Slough, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
16
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
Job Description:
Position: Mental Health Teaching Assistant – Slough
Role: Aspiring Educational Psychologist
Location: Primary Phase, Slough
Are you interested in supporting children with mental health issues? Would you like to build your experience working with complex needs alongside trained therapists, counsellors, and psychologists?
An outstanding specialist school for children with social and emotional mental health needs in Slough is looking for a bright and enthusiastic graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant supporting children aged 4 to 11 with behavioural and mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or related fields, or relevant experience. This full-time role starts ASAP.
This is a fantastic opportunity for psychology graduates to work alongside on-site therapists and psychologists, gaining invaluable experience in special needs and mental health support. The role is suitable for aspiring educational or occupational psychologists, therapeutic support workers, or SEN teachers.
The school seeks a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion, and experience, with proactive, adaptable, and initiative-driven qualities. Resilience and confidence in managing challenging behaviour are desirable.
Key Details:
* SEN Teaching Assistant / Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist
* Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
* Start: ASAP
* Location: Slough
* Salary: £85-£100 per day
* Schedule: Full-time, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Suitable candidates will understand the complex needs of the children and be open-minded and proactive. Experience working with SEN children or adults, even informally, and Level 3 qualifications or a degree are desirable.
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