Mental Health Assistant - Tilehurst

Academics Ltd; Horsebridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational organization in Oxford is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Assistant to join their team in Tilehurst. The ideal candidate will work with students aged 4-11 who face social, emotional, and mental health challenges. This role requires individuals who understand the importance of safeguarding and possess a positive attitude. Specifically welcoming psychology, criminology, and related graduates, this opportunity provides a pathway into mental health and education, contributing to the emotional wellbeing of students.

Qualifications

• Experience in roles related to mental health, psychology, or education is beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to contribute positively to children's emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Support students in processing thoughts and feelings.
• Assist in promoting students' independence along with emotional wellbeing.
• Implement specialized interventions designed by the class teacher.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Understanding of safeguarding

Positive attitude

Education

Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or relevant fields

Job description

Mental Health Assistant - Tilehurst

A fantastic opportunity has recently popped up for a mental health assistant to join a supportive team in a specialist school in Tilehurst.

The students in this setting have all been identified as struggling with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). They are between the ages of 4 and 11 and have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences. These experience have led them to have mental health struggles, which contributes to nervous system dysregulation. This lovely school are looking for people to come in and support their students in processing their thoughts and feelings and regulating their emotions.

The class teacher have specialized interventions, designed to meet the needs of the children and meet them where they are. The interventions are in place to build upon their skills, promote their independence and promote their overall mental health and wellbeing.

This mental health school are based in Oxford and offer their students the best help they can, but they are looking to add someone to their team who can facilitate a high level of care and compassion for their students.

Individuals who would do really well in a role like this would have the following qualities:

• Compassionate
• Patient
• Have a good understanding of the importance of safeguarding
• Have a positive attitude

This is a great route for people who are looking to embark on a career that joins together mental health, psychology and education. Psychology graduates, criminology graduates and those with backgrounds in art, music or sport are especially encouraged to apply.

Experience in a role like this would be beneficial to any career you plan to embark on.

Key information

• Tilehurst
• £85 - £100 per day
• ASAP Start
• Great opportunity for psychology graduates
• Psychology meets education
• Great travel links

If you would like to interview or trial, please apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted should you be short‑listed.

Mental Health Assistant - Tilehurst - ASAP Start - Psychology Graduates