Youth Mental Health Assistant - Cheltenham
£90 - £105 per day (dependent on experience)
Location: Cheltenham
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: Full Time (8:30am - 4:00pm)
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about supporting young people’s mental health and wellbeing? Are you looking to gain hands-on experience within a mainstream setting supporting students with additional needs?
Academics are currently recruiting for a Youth Mental Health Assistant to join a primary school in Cheltenham. This rewarding role involves supporting students with a range of social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, alongside a range of complex needs, autism and associated learning differences, within a supportive environment.
This opportunity is ideal for graduates or individuals considering future careers in psychology, therapy, counselling, teaching, or youth work who are looking to build meaningful experience working directly with young people.
The Role - Youth Mental Health Assistant
*Support students with emotional regulation, wellbeing, and engagement in learning
*Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
*Assist with behaviour strategies and promote positive coping mechanisms
*Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
*Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals
*Encourage independence, confidence, and positive social interaction
What We’re Looking For - Youth Mental Health Assistant
*A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
*Experience supporting SEN, SEMH, or challenging behaviour
*Strong communication and relationship-building skills
*Interest in mental health, SEN, and child development
*Psychology, counselling, education, or related background desirable
*Previous experience with young people or mental health beneficial but not essential
What’s on Offer
*Opportunity to work within a specialist setting in Cheltenham
*Hands-on experience supporting students with SEMH and additional needs
*Ideal stepping stone for aspiring psychologists, therapists, or teachers
*Competitive daily pay rates
*Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Ideal Backgrounds (not essential)*Psychology graduates or related degrees
*Youth work / support work / care background
*Experience in PRUs, alternative provision, or specialist settings
*Team Teach / MAPA / CPI training
Requirements
*Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
*Right to work in the UK
If you are passionate about supporting young people’s mental health and ready to gain valuable experience within a specialist environment, apply today by submitting your CV to this advert.
Youth Mental Health Assistant - Cheltenham