Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Youth Support

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Oxford is looking for a Mental Health Youth Support Assistant to work full-time. This role involves supporting vulnerable students with mental health challenges, helping them manage their emotions while providing educational assistance. Ideal candidates should be resilient, confident, and enthusiastic, with a degree in a relevant field considered beneficial. The position starts ASAP and offers £85 - £95 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting would be beneficial.
• Graduates in a relevant field will also be considered.
• Background in sports, art, or drama will also be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support children with trauma, anxiety, and various developmental disorders.
• Engage with students to help them manage emotions and mental health.
• Assist in their learning and development.

Skills

Resilience

Confidence

Experience with children

Positive attitude

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Are you looking for a role where you can work with at risk youth? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children?

* A great opportunity has become available for a mental health youth support assistant, supporting SEN children in a school in Oxford.
* This is an excellent position to gain some hands on experience working directly with vulnerable students in the classroom.
* These young students struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD and various other developmental disorders.
* As a learning support assistant you will directly be involved in helping children manage and cope with their emotions and mental health whilst also being involved in their learning and development.
* Your role will involve engaging with them and ensuring that they are receiving a good blend of their education and interventions.
* The role as Learning Support Assistant would suit someone who is resilient and confident in supporting young people with challenging mental health needs.
* This is a great opportunity for aspiring psychologists, social workers or therapists.
* Experience working with children in a school setting before would be beneficial but enthusiasm and a positive attitude is most important. Graduates in a relevant field will also be considered.
* Those with a background in sports, art or drama will also be at an advantage.

Key Information

* Mental Health Youth Support
* Oxford
* ASAP start
* Psychology Related Experience
* £85 - £95 per day
* Full- time, long term
* Mon – Fri
* SEMH, Autism, Mental Health