110 Mental Health Support Assistant jobs in Berkshire

Emotional and Mental Health Support Assistant

Our lovely school in Wokingham is looking for an Emotional and Mental Health Support Assistant to join them in fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for their students. They believe that their students deserve the opportunity to thrive both academically and emotionally. The role is to start in September 2025.

This is an important role where you will be responsible for facilitating and providing tailored emotional support to students, helping them navigate their feelings, build resilience and develop coping strategies. As an Emotional Support Worker, you will work closely with teachers, parents and external professionals to create a supportive and safe environment for our students.

As an Emotional and Mental Health Support Assistant your day will involve:

• Provide 1 to 1 and group support to children with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Develop and implement individual support plans in collaboration with educational staff
• Foster positive relationships with students, promoting trust and emotional safety
• Help students identify and express their emotions in a healthy manner
• Facilitate social skills development and conflict resolution
• Monitor and track student progress, reporting on emotional and behavioural change
• Support and encourage emotional awareness

The right Emotional and Mental Health Support Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children and young people with educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs will be beneficial but not essential
• Educational background in Psychology, Criminology or Education will be advantageous
• Strong communication skills
• Patience, empathy and genuine passion for supporting children

Key Information:

• Emotional and Mental Health Support Assistant
• Wokingham
• 85 to 100 per day
• Mental Health Support
• Facilitating interventions
• September Start
• Full time

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable information and insight into mental health issues and equip you to be an advocate for mental health awareness and interventions to support students.

If you are ready to make a positive impact on the lives with children with social, emotional and mental health needs, please apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted if you have been short-listed.

Mental Health Support Worker

Location: Basingstoke

Salary Scale: £82.80 to £100 per day

Start Date: ASAP/ September

Do you have a background in SEMH, SEN or ASD?

Have you had experience with challenging behaviour?

Do you have experience in care setting?

Have you covered lessons?

Experience tutoring or teaching small groups?

GSL Education are excited to be recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker for a welcoming and forward-thinking school in Basingstoke .  In this role, you will support the Class Teacher with all elements of the day-to-day running of the class and teach whole classes, groups and individual lessons in consultation with the Class Teacher regularly across a range of classes.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced individual to join our expanding team and to be part of this exciting new journey right from the start!

This specialist school based in Basingstoke are looking for a Mental Health Support Worker with experience of working with challenging children and young people. This is a specialist school that caters for young people who have been excluded or are at risk of being excluded from a mainstream school.

Key Responsibilities of a Mental Health Support Worker:

• To support students who struggle with their class work
• Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment
• To provide support to the class teacher
• To help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boards
• To keep the classroom a tidy and presentable environment
• To encourage children to do their best
• Help manage classroom behaviour
• Listen to the children read and practice their phonics

Qualifications & Skills required for Mental Health Support Worker:

• Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).
• Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential
• Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals.
• A patient and nurturing approach to working with children.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies. 

To work with GSL Education as an Mental Health Support Worker , you should: 

• Have the right to work in the UK. 

• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years. 

• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education 

 
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.  

Please be advised that this Mental Health Support Worker role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service. 

For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Mental Health Support Worker , please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online. 

Mental Health Support Worker

Location: Basingstoke

Salary Scale: £82.80 to £100 per day

Start Date: ASAP/ September

Do you have a background in SEMH, SEN or ASD?

Have you had experience with challenging behaviour?

Do you have experience in care setting?

Have you covered lessons?

Experience tutoring or teaching small groups?

GSL Education are excited to be recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker for a welcoming and forward-thinking school in Basingstoke .  In this role, you will support the Class Teacher with all elements of the day-to-day running of the class and teach whole classes, groups and individual lessons in consultation with the Class Teacher regularly across a range of classes.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced individual to join our expanding team and to be part of this exciting new journey right from the start!

This specialist school based in Basingstoke are looking for a Mental Health Support Worker with experience of working with challenging children and young people. This is a specialist school that caters for young people who have been excluded or are at risk of being excluded from a mainstream school.

Key Responsibilities of a Mental Health Support Worker:

• To support students who struggle with their class work
• Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment
• To provide support to the class teacher
• To help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boards
• To keep the classroom a tidy and presentable environment
• To encourage children to do their best
• Help manage classroom behaviour
• Listen to the children read and practice their phonics

Qualifications & Skills required for Mental Health Support Worker:

• Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).
• Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential
• Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals.
• A patient and nurturing approach to working with children.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies. 

To work with GSL Education as an Mental Health Support Worker , you should: 

• Have the right to work in the UK. 

• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years. 

• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education 

 
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.  

Please be advised that this Mental Health Support Worker role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service. 

For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Mental Health Support Worker , please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online. 

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support

Are you a recent Psychology graduate eager to gain hands-on experience working with children who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Are you considering a future in educational psychology, clinical psychology, child development, or a related field?

This is an excellent opportunity to build your experience in a highly regarded specialist school that supports children aged 4-16, with a primary diagnosis of Autism and associated SEMH challenges.

As a Mental Health Supoprt Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with students on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping them access the curriculum and manage their emotions and behaviours.
• Support their personal development by promoting social skills, resilience, and emotional regulation.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation, behaviour management, and daily classroom routines.
• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of students, helping them reach age-appropriate milestones both academically and emotionally.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team focused on therapeutic and educational progress.

This role offers fantastic training and guidance, making it ideal for graduates looking to gain first-hand insight into child and adolescent mental health and neurodiversity within an educational setting.

What you need to be a good Mental Health Support Assistant:

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Calm, compassionate, adaptable, and confident in building positive relationships.
• Previous experience with children or young people (e.g., in a school, youth work, care, volunteering) is a bonus - but not essential.

What you can gain from working as a Mental Health Support Assistant:

• Gain practical experience highly relevant to careers in psychology, therapy, teaching, or social work.
• Work in a school with small class sizes and an experienced, nurturing staff team.
• Access to training and potential long-term development opportunities.

Key Details:

• Location: Maidenhead
• Start date: September 2025
• Salary: 85-100 per day
• Schedule: Term-time only
• Full-time
• Supportive, inclusive environment with good travel links

If you want to know more, apply directly to this role! You will be contacted to arrange an interview if you have been short-listed!

Mental Health Support Worker

Come and join our dedicated team in a lovely specialist school in Maidenhead!

They are on the hunt for a Mental Health Worker to make a profound impact on their students. The school is based in Maidenhead and the position is to start in September.

• As a Mental Health Worker, you will play a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment while ensuring that all students receive the individualised guidance they need to thrive in the classroom.
• During your work as a classroom assistant, you will have the opportunity to work with students aged 2-19.
• You will engage with them and help the class teacher deliver tailored support and guidance based on their individual and unique learning requirements.
• Your job will be to inspire and motivate the students while also building on their confidence.
• You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the class teacher and help to implement strategies and interventions that will promote not only their academic growth but also their confidence and ability to overcome challenges.
• While working as a Mental Health Worker, you will benefit from being surrounded by a supportive team of staff and have opportunities to shadow and learn from other experienced professionals.
• An amazing opportunity if you are looking for a stepping stone into a career in education, psychology or as a counsellor or therapist.

The successful Mental Health Worker:

• To be successful in the role as a Mental Health Worker, you will need to have a passion and an eagerness to make a difference.
• You will be compassionate and empathetic but also confident.
• Some experience working with children is essential.
• Experience working with children who have additional needs or struggle with a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD or other challenging needs will be at an advantage.
• If you are looking to make a difference, then apply now! This role will surely be rewarding.

Key information:

• Mental Health Worker
• Maidenhead
• 85 - 100 per day
• Good travel links
• September Start

Mental Health Worker - Maidenhead - September Start - Term Time position

Mental Health Support Worker

Come and join our dedicated team in a lovely specialist school in Maidenhead!

They are on the hunt for a Mental Health Worker to make a profound impact on their students. The school is based in Maidenhead and the position is to start in September.

• As a Mental Health Worker, you will play a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment while ensuring that all students receive the individualised guidance they need to thrive in the classroom.
• During your work as a classroom assistant, you will have the opportunity to work with students aged 2-19.
• You will engage with them and help the class teacher deliver tailored support and guidance based on their individual and unique learning requirements.
• Your job will be to inspire and motivate the students while also building on their confidence.
• You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the class teacher and help to implement strategies and interventions that will promote not only their academic growth but also their confidence and ability to overcome challenges.
• While working as a Mental Health Worker, you will benefit from being surrounded by a supportive team of staff and have opportunities to shadow and learn from other experienced professionals.
• An amazing opportunity if you are looking for a stepping stone into a career in education, psychology or as a counsellor or therapist.

The successful Mental Health Worker:

• To be successful in the role as a Mental Health Worker, you will need to have a passion and an eagerness to make a difference.
• You will be compassionate and empathetic but also confident.
• Some experience working with children is essential.
• Experience working with children who have additional needs or struggle with a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD or other challenging needs will be at an advantage.
• If you are looking to make a difference, then apply now! This role will surely be rewarding.

Key information:

• Mental Health Worker
• Maidenhead
• 85 - 100 per day
• Good travel links
• September Start

Mental Health Worker - Maidenhead - September Start - Term Time position

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support

Are you a recent Psychology graduate eager to gain hands-on experience working with children who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Are you considering a future in educational psychology, clinical psychology, child development, or a related field?

This is an excellent opportunity to build your experience in a highly regarded specialist school that supports children aged 4-16, with a primary diagnosis of Autism and associated SEMH challenges.

As a Mental Health Supoprt Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with students on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping them access the curriculum and manage their emotions and behaviours.
• Support their personal development by promoting social skills, resilience, and emotional regulation.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation, behaviour management, and daily classroom routines.
• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of students, helping them reach age-appropriate milestones both academically and emotionally.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team focused on therapeutic and educational progress.

This role offers fantastic training and guidance, making it ideal for graduates looking to gain first-hand insight into child and adolescent mental health and neurodiversity within an educational setting.

What you need to be a good Mental Health Support Assistant:

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Calm, compassionate, adaptable, and confident in building positive relationships.
• Previous experience with children or young people (e.g., in a school, youth work, care, volunteering) is a bonus - but not essential.

What you can gain from working as a Mental Health Support Assistant:

• Gain practical experience highly relevant to careers in psychology, therapy, teaching, or social work.
• Work in a school with small class sizes and an experienced, nurturing staff team.
• Access to training and potential long-term development opportunities.

Key Details:

• Location: Maidenhead
• Start date: September 2025
• Salary: 85-100 per day
• Schedule: Term-time only
• Full-time
• Supportive, inclusive environment with good travel links

If you want to know more, apply directly to this role! You will be contacted to arrange an interview if you have been short-listed!

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support

Are you a recent Psychology graduate eager to gain hands-on experience working with children who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Are you considering a future in educational psychology, clinical psychology, child development, or a related field?

This is an excellent opportunity to build your experience in a highly regarded specialis.

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Mental Health Assistant in SEN School - Wantage

Primary School for Young People with Social, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex Needs

ASAP Start

Are you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues?

Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?

An outstanding specialist school for children with significant Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs based in Wantage in Oxfordshire are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Wantage and the role is full-time starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 5 to 16 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential.

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for a mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.

The SEMH School is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!

• Mental Health Assistant
• Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
• ASAP Start
• Wantage, Oxfordshire
• 85-100 per day
• Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm
• Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates

The SEN children in this school require a mental health assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although SEMH is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.

If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert.

Mental Health Assistant in SEN School - Wantage- ASAP Start