Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist - Thatcham

Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist - Thatcham Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity 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 Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist 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. Role Overview: Location: Thatcham Pay: £89-£100 per day Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time, long-termIn this Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist role, 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. If you're compassionate, reflective, and serious about a future in therapy, this Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist role offers the experience you need to get started. Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist - Thatcham