Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Hook Norton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A special mental health school in Banbury is looking for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support children facing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. This role is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates eager to gain hands-on experience in the mental health field. You will work Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, earning between £85 and £95 per day. Ideal candidates should possess strong empathy and communication skills while serving as a positive role model for students.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate looking to start a career in mental health or education.
• Experience working with children is a plus.
• Willingness to support child development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 5 to 16 facing emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Encourage healthy interactions and emotional regulation.
• Serve as a positive role model for students.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Are you a passionate graduate looking to make a real difference in young people's lives? Are you eager to gain hands‑on experience in mental health and education?

If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

A Special Mental Health School in Banbury are looking for a resilient and bubbly graduate to join their team as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, starting as soon as next week. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to gain valuable experience in mental health, psychology, speech and language, behaviour therapy or social work.

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will support children aged 5 to 16 who face various social, emotional, mental health and behavioural challenges. Many of these students find it difficult to manage their emotions and form healthy relationships with others. In this role, you will serve as a positive role model for all pupils, supporting the development of social skills, emotional regulation and encouraging healthy interactions with peers. You will help achieve this with a patient and empathetic approach.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate looking to kick start your career in the mental health or psychology field. You will gain valuable, hands‑on experience working with children who face significant challenges and adversities, allowing you to apply your psychological knowledge in real‑world scenarios. By engaging with various aspects of mental health and education, you will open doors to future roles in clinical or therapeutic settings.

Key Details

• Mental Health Teaching Assistant
• Graduate Platform
• Banbury
• 85 - 95 per day
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm

Are you excited about this opportunity? Do you have all the skills needed to support young minds? Apply today!