Academics
Mental Health Assistant (Full-Time, ASAP or September Start)
Oxford
£90-£110 per day
Are you driven to support young people with social, emotional and mental health needs? This is a highly rewarding opportunity to join a specialist SEMH school as a Mental Health Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting students who require additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed in education.
As a Mental Health Assistant, you will work closely with students who may present with anxiety, trauma-related needs, behavioural challenges, and barriers to learning. The school provides a structured and nurturing environment, where every student is supported to develop resilience, confidence, and positive coping strategies.
Working as a Mental Health Assistant is varied, fast-paced, and incredibly meaningful. You may be helping a student regulate their emotions, supporting them through a challenging moment, or encouraging engagement in learning.
This Mental Health Assistant role is an excellent pathway into careers such as teaching, educational psychology, clinical psychology, counselling, youth work, or social care. The hands-on experience gained as a Mental Health Assistant will give you a strong foundation in understanding complex behaviours and mental health needs in an educational setting.
Support students with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom
Provide one-to-one and small group emotional support
Help students develop coping strategies and resilience
Promote positive behaviour and de-escalation techniques
Build strong, trusting relationships with students
- Full-time position with ASAP or September start
- Specialist SEMH school setting in Oxford
- Competitive pay of £90-£110 per day
- Valuable, hands-on experience supporting mental health needs
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Clear progression pathways into education and psychology-related careers
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to gain meaningful experience, apply now for this Mental Health Assistant role in Oxford.
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