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Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Cheltenham

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 80 - 95 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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Job Description

Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Cheltenham

SEMH Specialist School
 Term time only
 £80 - £95 per day
Both ASAP / September start available 

Are you a psychology graduate or aspiring mental health professional looking to gain hands-on experience supporting vulnerable young people? A rewarding opportunity has become available for a Mental Health Assistant within a specialist school setting based in Cheltenham.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping pupils with additional needs and behaviour support overcome barriers to learning. Working in this specialist school in Cheltenham means supporting children and young people who struggle with emotional regulation, anxiety, trauma responses, or behavioural challenges linked to social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Many students in this setting may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, difficulties forming trusting relationships, or challenges managing emotions in structured environments. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will provide consistent support, helping students feel safe, understood, and able to engage with education positively.

The Role - Mental Health Assistant:

Provide emotional and mental health support to students
Support pupils who experience anxiety, behavioural challenges, or school avoidance
Implement tailored strategies to support emotional regulation and engagement
Work alongside teachers, SEN staff, and therapeutic professionals
Help create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment
Use restorative and relationship-based approaches to behaviour support
Support both academic progress and social developmentStudents in this specialist setting benefit from predictable routines, strong relationships, and staff who understand trauma-informed approaches. Being a Learning Support Assistant focuses on building trust and helping students develop coping strategies that enable long-term progress.

The Ideal Candidate:

Empathetic, calm, and resilient when supporting vulnerable students
Passionate about psychology, mental health, or behaviour support
Interested in gaining experience within a specialist school
Patient and adaptable to meet individual student needs
A psychology graduate or someone with relevant experience/background (sports, art, drama, or music also welcomed)
Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within education
Holding a clear DBS or willing to applyThis Mental Health Assistant role based in Cheltenham offers invaluable experience for anyone considering careers in psychology, therapy, counselling, education, or youth support. The position provides hands-on exposure to behaviour strategies, mental health support, and specialist education.

Apply now to this opportunity by submitting your CV to this advert.

Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Cheltenham

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