Impactful Mental Health Support Assistant - Full-Time

Academics Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking a Mental Health Support Assistant for a specialist school in Headington, Oxford. You will work with children and young people facing social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them manage emotions and engage in learning in a safe, supportive setting.

The role is full time with an ASAP start. The ideal candidate may have experience with vulnerable children; education, psychology or therapy backgrounds are a plus, but graduates will be considered.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate would have some experience working with vulnerable children or young people.
• Any education, psychology or therapy background is advantageous but graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students to help them settle into routines and minimise triggering situations.
• Help children manage and cope with their emotions and mental health, fostering a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Opportunity to shadow other professionals and gain experience in the mental health support field.

Job description

Academics Ltd is seeking a Mental Health Support Assistant for a specialist school in Headington, Oxford. You will work with children and young people facing social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them manage emotions and engage in learning in a safe, supportive setting.

The role is full time with an ASAP start. The ideal candidate may have experience with vulnerable children; education, psychology or therapy backgrounds are a plus, but graduates will be considered.