Mental Health Assistant - Cowley

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to join a supportive team in Cowley. This role involves working with students aged 4 to 11 who face social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will possess a compassionate and patient demeanor, understanding the importance of safeguarding. This position is an excellent opportunity for psychology graduates and those looking to merge mental health with education. With great travel links and a focus on enhancing student wellbeing, this role promises a rewarding career path in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates should be compassionate and patient.
• Understanding of safeguarding is crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Facilitate a high level of care and compassion for students.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Understanding of safeguarding

Positive attitude

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Background in Art, Music, or Sport

Job description

Mental Health Assistant - Cowley

A fantastic opportunity has recently popped up for a mental health assistant to join a supportive team in a specialist school in Cowley.

The students in this setting have all been identified as struggling with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). They are between the ages of 4 and 11 and have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences. These experiences have led them to have mental health struggles, which contributes to nervous system dysregulation. This lovely school is looking for people to support their students in processing their thoughts and feelings and regulating their emotions.

The class teacher has specialized interventions designed to meet the needs of the children and meet them where they are. The interventions are in place to build upon their skills, promote their independence and enhance their overall mental health and wellbeing.

This mental health school is based in Oxford and offers its students the best help possible, but they are looking to add someone to their team who can facilitate a high level of care and compassion for their students.

Individuals who would do well in this role would possess the following qualities:

1. Compassionate
2. Patient
3. Good understanding of the importance of safeguarding
4. Positive attitude

This is a great route for people looking to embark on a career that combines mental health, psychology, and education. Psychology graduates, criminology graduates, and those with backgrounds in art, music, or sport are especially encouraged to apply.

Experience in a role like this would be beneficial to any career you plan to pursue.

Key Information

• Mental Health Assistant
• Cowley, Oxford
• £83 - £95 per day
• ASAP Start
• Great opportunity for psychology graduates
• Psychology meets education
• Great travel links

If you would like to interview or trial, please apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted should you be short-listed.