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Aspiring Mental Health Assistant Opportunity for Graduates in Stevenage.
Are you a recent Psychology graduate or an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking to advance your career? This could be the perfect next step for you!
We're currently looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Asprining Mental Health Assistant to join a dynamic SEN school in Stevenage. If you're passionate about pursuing a career in mental health, counselling, social justice, youth or criminal justice, or social care, this is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your skills.
About the Role:
As an Aspiring Mental Health Assistant, you will be working closely with children who have complex social, emotional, and mental health needs, including ADHD, communication difficulties, Down syndrome, and speech and language challenges. You'll provide essential support to these children while working alongside a clinical team dedicated to their well-being.
This position is ideal for Psychology, Criminology, or SEN graduates eager to gain experience in mental health, social justice, education and training sector. If you're interested in developing your career in youth work, mental health advocacy, or social care, this is an outstanding opportunity.
Role Details:
Job Title: Aspiring Mental Health Assistant
Location: Stevenage
Salary: 460-500 per week
Sector: Education and Training
Contract Type: Long-term, 5 days a week, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
What We're Looking For:
- An Undergraduate Degree (preferably in Psychology, Criminology, or related fields) or previous SEN experience
- A strong interest in mental health, autism, and learning/behavioural needs (especially SEMH)
- Knowledge or understanding of mental health, autism, and behavioural support
- Local commute to Stevenage
- A passion for working with children and making a difference in their lives
Why Apply?
This unique opportunity in the education and training sector is for someone with a strong desire to build a career in mental health, social justice, or youth work. Whether you have prior SEN experience or are a recent graduate, this role will provide you with valuable experience in supporting children with diverse needs. It's the perfect stepping stone if you want to further your career in social care or criminal justice.
Interested?
To apply or find out more about the Aspiring Mental Health Assistant role in Stevenage, contact Gary at Academics today. Interviews are ongoing throughout September with a start date in January.
Don't miss out on this chance to gain incredible experience and make a positive impact in the field of mental health and education!
