Graduate Mental Health Worker

Job description

OverviewAre you hoping to become a Psychologist or Counsellor? Are you looking to gain experience in the mental health sector? You could make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children with mental health needs.

An inclusive and diverse Specialist School is looking for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to help support and encourage children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs through the school day. The pupils have a variety of difficulties, including but not limited to anxiety, learning difficulties, trauma, ASD, ADHD, OCD and behavioural challenges. The perfect candidate will be proactive, understanding and ready for a challenge.

Responsibilities

Support and shadow the class teacher

Provide 1:1 and small group support to SEN students

Help run engaging lessons to make the classroom a fun, engaging and safe place

Behavioural management, personal care and emotional support where necessary

Role Details

Location: Trowbridge

Salary: £85 - £100 per day

Hours: Mon to Fri, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Contract: Full-time, starting ASAP (flexibility if the perfect candidate applies)

Qualifications and Qualities

Graduates in Psychology, Criminology or Health & Social Care are ideal

General understanding of welfare and mental health is beneficial

Proactive, empathetic, confident and able to use initiative

Experience working with children with mental health needs is advantageous

How to ApplyIf you are excited by this opportunity, please apply today. The school is keen to hear from motivated graduates who can bring enthusiasm, passion and relevant experience to the classroom.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Trowbridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English