Mental Health Support Assistant - Wantage

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

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a Mental Health Support Assistant in Wantage. The role involves supporting students with emotional and mental health challenges, creating a safe environment for learning, and working closely with young vulnerable individuals. Ideal candidates will have experience or a background in education, psychology, or therapy. This is a full-time long-term position with an ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Some experience working with vulnerable children or young people is preferred.
• Graduates will be considered.
• Advantageous to have an education, psychology, or therapy background.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students to help them manage their emotions.
• Facilitate a positive and safe learning environment.
• Work with children experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable children

Understanding of mental health

Strong communication skills

Education

Background in education, psychology, or therapy

Job description

Mental Health Support Assistant - Wantage

Are you passionate about mental health? Do you want to build a career centred around helping young children and promoting good mental health?

An excellent opportunity has become available for a mental health support assistant, supporting SEN children in a school in Wantage. They are currently looking for a mental health support assistant to join them ASAP. As a mental health assistant you will directly be involved in helping children manage and cope with their emotions and mental health.

These young students struggle with challenging mental health such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD and post-traumatic stress disorder. Your main duties as a mental health support assistant will include providing support to these students, to help them settle into their routines in school and minimise triggering situations as much as possible.

These young people need someone who can facilitate a positive and safe environment for them to learn and grow. You will gain valuable experience in the sector and have the chance to shadow other professionals in the field.

The ideal candidate would have some experience working with vulnerable children or young people. Any education, psychology or therapy background is advantageous but graduates will be considered.

This would be a fantastic opportunity for aspiring psychologists, teachers or therapists.

• Mental Health Support Assistant
• Primary
• Wantage
• ASAP start
• Full time - long term
• 83 - 100