Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist
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Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist - Thatcham
Location: Thatcham
Pay: £89–£100 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Recruiter: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Role Overview
- Location: Thatcham
- Pay: £89–£100 per day
- Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
- Start Date: ASAP
- Contract: Full-time, long-term
About the Role
Are you an aspiring Therapist or Counsellor looking to gain frontline experience working with children and young people? A specialist school in Thatcham is offering an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Assistant – Aspiring Therapist who is keen to develop therapeutic skills while supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH needs, anxiety, and trauma-related behaviours. In this role, you’ll help students develop coping strategies, emotional awareness, and resilience within a nurturing and structured environment. You’ll support learning engagement, assist with emotional regulation, and build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who need consistency and understanding. You’ll work alongside therapists, SEN teachers, and pastoral teams, gaining insight into therapeutic interventions used in education — making this an excellent stepping stone toward careers in therapy, counselling, psychology, or mental health services.
Requirements
- Compassionate and reflective attitude
- Interest in a future career in therapy, counselling, or mental health
- Ability to build trusting relationships with young people
- Experience or understanding of Autism, SEMH, anxiety, and trauma (desirable)
- Commitment to full-time, long-term work
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