Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Oxford

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

Job summary

A leading school in Oxford is seeking a Mental Health Assistant/SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs. This full-time role offers graduates in Psychology, Counselling, or similar fields a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable experience alongside trained professionals. Strong communication, resilience, and the ability to work with challenging behaviour are essential for this rewarding position, starting ASAP at a competitive rate.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Psychology, Counselling, or related field.
• Experience with SEN children or relevant work desired.
• Level 3 qualification or above.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs.
• Work alongside therapists and psychologists for mentoring.
• Provide day-to-day support in educational settings.

Skills

Resilience

Confidence

Enthusiasm

Proactivity

Education

Degree in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology

Level 3 qualifications

Job description

Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant – Oxford

Aspiring Educational Psychologist role

Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! ASAP Start

Social, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex Needs

Primary Phase

Are you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues?

Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?

An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Oxford are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Ideally the Graduate will have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology but other subjects will also be considered. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Oxford and the role is full-time starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 4 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a similar field will also be considered (e.g. Psychology, Criminology etc).

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for any Psychology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.

The SEMH School is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!

* SEN Teaching Assistant
* Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist
* Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
* ASAP Start
* Oxford
* £80-£90 per day
* Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm
* Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates

The SEN children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although SEMH is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please contact Abi @ Academics ASAP via [e-mail] or apply direct to this advert.

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduates Welcomed– SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant – Oxford – ASAP Start