Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support. Job in Wantage Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Wantage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in Wantage is seeking a Mental Health Support Assistant to help students with emotional challenges. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in psychology, criminology, or sociology, though passion and a strong work ethic are highly valued. Responsibilities include supporting students during the school day, assisting with behavior management, and collaborating with teachers to maintain a safe learning environment. The position starts in January 2026, offering a daily rate of £85-£100, with the benefit of small class sizes.

Qualifications

• Ideally a graduate with a degree in psychology, criminology or sociology.
• Background in sport, art or music is also encouraged.
• Passion and work ethic are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students struggling with regulating their emotions.
• Help de-escalate situations and redirect children.
• Encourage students to process emotions in healthy ways.
• Support class teacher with general duties in the classroom.
• Ensure the classroom is safe and engaging.
• Assist in helping set students up for success.

Skills

Patience

Positive outlook

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

Degree in psychology, criminology, or sociology

Job description

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support

A great opportunity has recently become available for a Mental Health Support assistant in a lovely Specialist school in Wantage. If you are interested in working with children who have struggles with their mental health then this is the perfect opportunity for you! The position is to start in January 2026.

This lovely inclusive school are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual to come in with a positive attitude and uplift their students.

Ideally the Mental Health Support Assistant will be a graduate with a degree in psychology, criminology or sociology. Those with a background in sport, art or music are also encouraged to apply! A degree however is not essential and those with passion and a great work ethic are most welcome and encouraged to apply!

• Your role as a Mental Health Support assistant will be to provide support to students who are having a difficult time with processing and regulating their emotions.
• Some of these students will have some behavioural needs. Because they struggle to regulate their emotions, they may have trouble with their behaviour. You will help de-escalate any situations and redirect the children.
• You will support them during the school day and encourage them to process their emotions in healthy and positive ways.
• While doing this, you will also support the class teacher with general class duties, such as ensuring the classroom is a safe and engaging environment.
• A day at this specialist school is structured, with every child having a personalised education and health care plan.
• They will all also have individualised goals based on their personal needs. You will be an important part in helping set the students up for success!
• To be a successful Mental Health Support Assistant, you will need to have patience, have a positive outlook, be enthusiastic and set a good example for the students.
• You must take initiative well and be able to adapt your approach to meet the needs of the students.

Key Information:

• Mental Health Support Assistant
• Wantage
• January 2026 Start
• 85- 100 per day
• Small class sizes
• Term Time

Mental Health Support Assistant - Wantage - January 2026 Start