Mental Health Support - Aspiring Psychologist - Iffley

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant – Iffley, Oxford

Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! ASAP Start

Specializing in Social, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex Needs in a Primary Phase setting.

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 Iffley, Oxford, is looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant supporting children with behavioural and mental health challenges. Graduates qualified in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology are preferred, but relevant experience will also be considered. The role is full-time, starting ASAP, with great transport links. The children are aged 4 to 11 and have significant developmental trauma, emotional needs, and behavioural challenges. Your role will focus on supporting their well-being and personal development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside therapists and psychologists on-site, with mentorship and shadowing opportunities. You will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues, ideal for aspiring educational or occupational psychologists, therapeutic support workers, or SEN teachers.

The school seeks a Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced. Candidates should be proactive, adaptable, and able to use their initiative. Resilience and confidence in managing challenging behaviour are desirable traits.

Key Details:

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Mental Health Support
• ASAP Start
• Iffley, Oxford
• £80-£95 per day
• Full-time, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 4 pm
• Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates

The children require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and ready for a challenge. Experience working with SEN children and/or adults, even personally, is valuable. Level 3 qualifications+ are required, with a degree being most desirable.