Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist - Headington

Academics; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school is looking for a Mental Health Assistant to support children with social and emotional mental health needs in Headington. This full-time role provides the opportunity to work alongside trained therapists and psychologists, offering invaluable experience for those aspiring to be educational psychologists or therapeutic workers. The position is starting ASAP with a competitive daily rate of £85-£95.

Qualifications

• Interest in supporting children with mental health issues in school settings.
• Open to graduates or those with relevant experience.
• Commitment to provide child-centered support.

Responsibilities

• Support children with behaviour and mental health issues.
• Work alongside therapists and psychologists.
• Gain experience in Special Needs and Mental Health support.

Skills

Supporting children with mental health issues

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology

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Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist - Headington, Oxfordshire

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Aspiring Therapist role

Are you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues in schools?

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 Headington are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Ideally the Mental Health Assistant will be a Graduate - relevant degrees include Psychology, Counselling or Criminology but other subjects will also be considered! A degree is however not a necessity. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Headington and the role is full-time starting ASAP or in September 2024. 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.

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for a Mental Health Assistant 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.

* Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist or Educational Psychologist
* Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
* ASAP Start
* Headington
* £85-£95 per day
* Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm