Primary Mental Health Assistant

Job description

Primary Mental Health Assistant - Gloucester

Salary: £90 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)

Location: Gloucester

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 specialist education setting supporting students with additional needs?

Academics are currently recruiting for a Primary Mental Health Assistant to join a specialist school in Gloucester. This rewarding role involves supporting students with a range of social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, alongside 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 - Primary Mental Health Assistant

• 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 professionals

What We're Looking For - Primary 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 essential

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work within a specialist setting in Gloucester
• 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 training

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK

If 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.

Primary Mental Health Assistant - Gloucester

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Gloucester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £90.00 and £110.00 Per Hour

Published at

03-05-2026

Profession type

Training

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