Aspiring Psychologist - Kidlington

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Kidlington is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to provide tailored emotional support to students. This role is vital for helping children navigate their feelings and build resilience. Full training is provided, making it an excellent opportunity for graduates or those looking to enter the education or mental health fields.

Benefits

Full Training Provided

Warm and Friendly Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in providing tailored emotional support.
• Ability to work with children from varied backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and provide emotional support to students.
• Work closely with teachers and parents.
• Develop students' social skills and emotional regulation.

Skills

Emotional Support

Resilience Building

Coping Strategies

Education

Graduate

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our highly regarded specialist school 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 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.

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 Kidlington
* 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!

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