Mental Health Assistant / Aspiring Therapist

Full-Time | ASAP Start | £95-£105 per day | Basingstoke

Start building experience that matters

Are you a graduate in Psychology, Counselling, Education, Criminology or a related subject? A welcoming primary school in Basingstoke is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Assistant to join its specialist Resource Base.

This is a great opportunity for a Mental Health Assistant to gain practical experience supporting pupils with SEN and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The role

As a Mental Health Assistant, you'll support pupils from Reception to Year 6 who may experience:

• Autism and ADHD
• Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties
• Trauma-related behaviours
• SEMH needs
• Barriers to learning and social development

You'll help pupils understand their emotions, develop resilience, build confidence and form positive relationships.

Key details

• Role: Mental Health Assistant
• Location: Basingstoke
• Pay: £95-£105 per day
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Start: ASAP
• Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

What you'll gain

As a Mental Health Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers, SEN professionals and therapeutic staff, gaining experience with supportive and trauma-informed approaches.

The role provides valuable experience for a Mental Health Assistant looking to progress into psychology, therapy, teaching, youth work or social care.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.