Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant - Wantage

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

Job summary

A specialist school in Wantage is seeking an enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant. Start in September. The role involves providing tailored emotional support to students, assisting them in developing resilience. Ideal candidates could be graduates or professionals from sports, art, or drama backgrounds. Full training will be provided. Daily rate is £85-£100. Become a valued member of this supportive team today.

Benefits

Full training provided

Supportive work environment

Experience for CV

Qualifications

• Experience in providing emotional support to children.
• Ability to facilitate ABA Therapy with full training available.
• Commitment to support children dealing with trauma.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored emotional support to students.
• Help students navigate feelings and build resilience.
• Work with teachers and external professionals to support students.

Skills

Emotional support facilitation

ABA Therapy

Communication skills

Resilience building

Collaboration with professionals

Education

Relevant background in psychology, mental health, education, sports, art, or drama

Job description

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant - Wantage

Our highly regarded specialist school in Wantage are looking for an enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant.

Our amazing specialist school believes every child has the potential to succeed and they are committed to providing the necessary support to help them thrive. They are looking for a Mental Health Assistant to join their team starting in September.

This is an important role where you will be responsible for facilitating and providing tailored emotional support to students, helping them navigate their feelings, build resilience and develop coping strategies. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, parents and external professionals to create a supportive and safe environment for our students.

The students at this school come from varied backgrounds, but most of them have had to deal with adverse childhood experiences. They have childhood trauma that is linked to stress and anxiety and this often impacts their ability to learn. They need an individual who will come in and be a pillar of support for them.

As a dedicated Mental Health Assistant you will facilitate and provide individualised and tailored support in the form of ABA Therapy. Full Training will be provided!

You will be involved in the development of student's social skills, emotional regulation and academic engagement through the use of therapy, all in a supportive and nurturing environment.

This is an absolutely wonderful opportunity for individuals who are looking to start a career in education or even steer their career into the mental health and psychology domain. Graduates, as well as those with backgrounds in sports, art or drama will benefit from this experience and you are highly encouraged to apply.

Key information regarding the role:

• Mental Health Assistant
• Mental Health School in Wantage
• Full time
• Start date: September 2025
• 85 - 100 per day
• Excellent experience to add to your CV

This is a warm and friendly work environment that really makes a difference in the lives of children with poor mental health and childhood trauma. If you are ready to embark on a wonderful journey where you would be creating a lasting impact and witness the incredible growth of young minds, apply today and become a valued member of staff!

Wantage - Mental Health Assistant - September Start - Term time - School Hours - Full Time