Mental Health Assistant: Autism Support & Therapy (Oxford)

Academics Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 15,682 - 18,450; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Oxford seeks a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to support children with Autism and mental health needs. The role involves facilitating therapeutic interventions and wellbeing programs, delivering targeted support, and working collaboratively with a team. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees or experience and possess strong interpersonal skills to help nurture students' emotional development.

Qualifications

• Ideal for graduates in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology.
• Experience working with children and supporting mental health beneficial.
• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support students' emotional wellbeing alongside various professionals.
• Deliver 1:1 and small group sessions focused on mental health.
• Assist with therapeutic activities and provide consistent emotional support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Counselling

Degree in Criminology

Job description

A specialist school in Oxford seeks a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to support children with Autism and mental health needs. The role involves facilitating therapeutic interventions and wellbeing programs, delivering targeted support, and working collaboratively with a team. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees or experience and possess strong interpersonal skills to help nurture students' emotional development.