Mental Health Assistant / SEMH / Full-Time Position / Canterbury

Are you passionate about nurturing children's emotional wellbeing and helping them unlock their full potential? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

An inspiring and forward-thinking SEMH school in Canterbury is searching for a motivated Mental Health Assistant to join their dynamic team. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity ideal for graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or Education - or for anyone eager to start a meaningful career supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will work closely with students, providing both 1:1 and small group support, helping them to regulate emotions, build confidence, and engage positively in their education. Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff, you'll play an essential role in promoting a safe and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilites:

• Support students with emotional regulation and mental wellbeing
• Help implement personalised learning and behaviour plans
• Work alongside therapists and SEN staff to deliver targeted interventions
• Foster trusting, empathetic relationships with pupils

This role offers invaluable, hands-on experience for aspiring Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors, or Teachers.

** Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students

** £90 - £100 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, Term time only

** You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

** On site parking included

To be an Mental Health Assistant - Apply now or contact Ollie Mynard at Academics Ltd: Become a Mental Health Assistant today!

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will have to apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate