Are you interested in understanding children''s emotional wellbeing, mental health and psychological development? Are you an aspiring therapist, counsellor, psychologist or mental health professional looking for meaningful experience before progressing into further training. A specialist school in Chippenham is looking for a compassionate and motivated Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist to join their team. You will support children aged 5-16 with a range of needs, including Autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties and additional learning needs. As a Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist, you will provide consistent emotional and pastoral support, helping children understand their feelings, develop healthy coping strategies and build confidence in managing everyday challenges. The Role As a Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist, you will play an important role in supporting children''s emotional wellbeing within a structured and nurturing school environment. Your responsibilities will include: Providing 1:1 and small-group emotional wellbeing support to children. Building positive, trusting relationships that help children feel safe, heard and understood. Supporting children to recognise, communicate and manage their emotions. Helping children develop healthy coping mechanisms and emotional regulation strategies. Providing reassurance to children experiencing anxiety, distress or ..... full job details .....