Mental Health Support - Oxford

ACADEMICS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational services company in Oxford is looking for a Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant. You will support children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, assisting with individual and group learning. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Psychology, Counselling, or a related field and be passionate about mental health. This role provides a valuable opportunity to gain experience working with children in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology or relevant experience.
• Passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
• Ability to work within a team to provide holistic support.

Responsibilities

• Support children 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assist with learning and behaviour plans.
• Work with professionals to provide holistic support.

Skills

Passionate about mental health and SEN

Resilient

Proactive

Adaptable

Education

Degree in Psychology, Counselling, or similar

Job description

Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant - Oxford

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire. Salary: £85 - £95 per day. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm. Start Date: ASAP.

Are you a Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology graduate looking to gain experience in mental health and special education? A specialist SEMH school in Oxford is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You'll work alongside therapists, counsellors, and psychologists, gaining invaluable experience for careers in Educational Psychology, Therapy, or SEN Teaching.

The Role

• ✔ Support children 1:1 and in small groups
• ✔ Assist with learning and behaviour plans
• ✔ Work with professionals to provide holistic support

Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Psychology, Counselling, or similar (or relevant experience)
• Passionate about mental health and SEN
• Resilient, proactive, and adaptable