Mental Health Assistant

Job description

Mental Health Assistant - Chippenham

£90 - £110 per day ASAP Start Full Time or Part Time Long Term Opportunity

Are you a psychology student or graduate looking to gain hands-on experience as a Mental Health Assistant? Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and building a career in mental health, education, or psychology? This rewarding Mental Health Assistant role could be exactly what you're looking for.

A welcoming and supportive specialist school in Chippenham is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience, develop your behaviour management skills, and make a genuine difference in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

The school in Chippenham supports children who have been excluded from mainstream education. These pupils face a range of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, learning barriers, and behavioural challenges. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play a key role in helping pupils regulate emotions, engage in learning, and reach their full potential.

As a Mental Health Assistant in Chippenham, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with mental health needs, emotional regulation, and behavioural challenges
• Assisting with intervention programmes and individual support plans
• Creating a positive, engaging and safe learning environment
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapy teams
• Providing feedback and progress reports to support student development

To be successful as a Mental Health Assistant in Chippenham, you will:

• Have a passion for mental health, psychology, or education
• Demonstrate a positive, resilient and empathetic attitude
• Be interested in gaining experience in SEMH, SEN, safeguarding, and behaviour support
• Ideally be a psychology graduate or have relevant experience (desirable but not essential)

This Mental Health Assistant role is perfect for aspiring educational psychologists, clinical psychologists, counsellors, therapists, or teachers looking to build invaluable experience.

If you're ready to take the next step as a Mental Health Assistant, apply directly to this advert today. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews taking place over the coming weeks.

Mental Health Assistant Chippenham £90 - £110 per day ASAP Start Full Time or Part Time Long Term Opportunity

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chippenham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £90.00 and £110.00 Per Hour

Published at

12-05-2026

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