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Position Overview & Specifications
Ribbons & Reeves are looking to speak with talented and dedicated Psychology Graduates with First-Class Honours degrees who are excited to pursue future careers with the Mental Health industry.
The ideal job role for aspiring Education Psychologists, Child Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists and Occupational Psychologists, this Mental Health Assistant role is based at a mainstream school and will see you supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Psychology Graduate (Mental Health Assistant) – Croydon
- 1st Class Honours Psychology Graduate required for Mental Health Assistant role
- Full-time position, Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 4pm
- Interviews and start dates available ASAP
- Providing 1:1 support to students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs
- Supporting children aged between 3-18 years of age
- £85 - £90 per day | £425-£450 per week | Paid weekly on a PAYE basis
To be considered for this Mental Health Assistant role, you will need to be a 1st Class Psychology Graduate. Alongside this, you will need to demonstrate an impressive academic record at GCSE and A-Level.
This Mental Health Support Assistant role will see you work alongside children and young adults who are working through challenging circumstances in their lives. It is possible you will be working with children who have witnessed trauma earlier on in their lives, be at risk of self-harm, have heightened anxiety, have eating disorders or be suffering from depression.
With that in mind, applicants who have previous experience working alongside children or young adults who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs will be at an advantage for this Mental Health Assistant role. Applicants who have worked within residential care settings or have transferable experience from youthwork settings will also be particularly sought after.
Above all, to be successful in this Mental Health Assistant role, you must be able to demonstrate resilience, patience and a true dedication to improving the educational outcomes and personal wellbeing of the children within your care.
If this Mental Health Support Assistant sounds like the perfect way of gaining additional practical experience within the Mental Health field, we would love to discuss your application further.
Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Psychology Graduate (Mental Health Assistant) role, ideal for a First-Class Psychology Graduates, in Croydon. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Psychology Graduate (Mental Health Assistant) role.
Psychology Graduate (Mental Health Assistant) – Croydon
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint:
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