Mental Health Assistant

Academics Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment firm is looking for a compassionate Mental Health Assistant to join a school in Oxford. The role involves supporting students with mental health needs and collaborating with teachers to ensure effective classroom management. Ideal candidates are proactive and adaptable. This is a great opportunity for those aspiring to be psychologists or counselors, offering hands-on experience in an inclusive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children who present with mental health needs is desirable, but not essential.
• Can-do attitude essential to support students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with general classroom duties.
• Help manage classroom behaviour.
• Provide 1:1 support or small group facilitation for students.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Resilience

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Proactive approach

Education

Relevant degree or experience in psychology, counselling, or related fields

Job description

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant

Location: Oxford

Pay: 85 - 100 per day

If you are caring and compassionate, interested in education, and looking to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children, then this is the job for you!

An inclusive and inspiring school in Oxford are looking for a Mental Health Assistant to join their team as soon as possible for a long term role.

The students in this school suffer from a range of complex needs. These stem from trauma, anxiety and depression. These children are therefore struggling with learning difficulties, behavioural difficulties and emotional challenges. These students will need an individual who is not only resilient, but also confident and ready to take on a new challenge.

The successful Mental Health Assistant will be directly involved in making a difference in the lives of these children! You will have the opportunity to support these children on either a 1:1 basis or in a small group setting. Your daily duties will involve supporting the class teacher with general classroom duties and helping manage classroom behaviour.

As a successful Mental Health Assistant, you will need to be confident, positive and proactive. All qualities that will ensure you have success in your career as an aspiring Psychologist! The students at this school will often have a tailored education plan and you will thus need to be able to adapt to change, as each child has different needs.

Experience working with children who present with mental health needs is desirable but not essential. What is important is your can-do attitude as you will be a support system and role model for these children!

This is a wonderful and rewarding opportunity for those individuals looking to gain experience in the education sector whilst also making a difference.

Those aspiring to be psychologists, counsellors or therapists are especially encouraged to apply. Those with a background in art, drama or sports are also welcome as well as graduates!

• Mental Health Assistant
• Oxford
• 85 - 100 per day
• ASAP start
• Full time
• Long term

This is a wonderful opportunity that you should not sleep on. If you are interested apply soon as interviews are taking place asap. You can apply directly to this advert.

Mental Health Support - Aspiring Psychologist - Oxford - ASAP Start