Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Academics; England; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist school in Oxfordshire is seeking an enthusiastic Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support students dealing with childhood trauma and emotional challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children while gaining valuable experience in the education and mental health fields. Successful candidates will help develop students' emotional and social skills in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Friendly work environment

Supportive team

Experience valuable for CV

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and caring individual.
• Background in mental health, psychology, sports, art, or drama beneficial.
• Desire to support students with childhood trauma.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored emotional support to students.
• Develop students' social skills and academic engagement.
• Create a safe and supportive environment.

Skills

Emotional support

Resilience building

Coping strategies

Social skills development

Emotional regulation

Education

Degree in Psychology or Education

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Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

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17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Our highly regarded specialist school are looking for an enthusiastic Mental Health Teaching 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 ASAP.

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!

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 Headington
* Full time or part time
* Start date: ASAP
* £85 - £95 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!

Headington – Mental Health Assistant – ASAP Start – Term time – School Hours – Full Time