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Mental Health Assistant

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 90 - 105 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Devizes, Wiltshire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Mental Health Assistant - Devizes

Salary: £90 - £105 per day (dependent on experience)

Location: Devizes

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: Full Time (8:30am - 4:00pm)

Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing? Are you looking to gain hands-on experience within a mainstream education setting supporting students with additional needs?

Academics are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Assistant to join a school in Devizes. This rewarding role involves supporting students with a range of social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, alongside a range of complex needs, autism and associated learning differences, within a supportive environment.

This opportunity is ideal for graduates or individuals considering future careers in psychology, therapy, counselling, teaching, or youth work who are looking to build meaningful experience working directly with young people.

The Role - Mental Health Assistant - Devizes

Support students with emotional regulation, wellbeing, and engagement in learning
Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
Assist with behaviour strategies and promote positive coping mechanisms
Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionalsWhat We're Looking For - Mental Health Assistant

A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
Experience supporting SEN, SEMH, or challenging behaviour
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Interest in mental health, SEN, and child development
Psychology, counselling, education, or related background desirable
Previous experience with young people or mental health beneficial but not essentialWhat's on Offer

Opportunity to work within a specialist setting in Devizes
Hands-on experience supporting students with SEMH and additional needs
Ideal stepping stone for aspiring psychologists, therapists, or teachers
Competitive daily pay rates
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Ideal Backgrounds (not essential)

Psychology graduates or related degrees
Youth work / support work / care background 
Experience in PRUs, alternative provision, or specialist settings 
Team Teach / MAPA / CPI trainingRequirements

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Right to work in the UKIf you are passionate about supporting young people's mental health and ready to gain valuable experience within a specialist environment, apply today by submitting your CV to this advert.

Mental Health Assistant

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