Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Oxford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team in Headington. This role is crucial for providing tailored emotional and mental health support to students aged 4 to 11, helping them navigate their feelings and develop coping strategies. Ideal candidates will possess compassion, patience, and a genuine passion for mental health wellbeing. This position offers a unique opportunity for psychology graduates and those interested in merging mental health with education. Join a team committed to fostering resilience and emotional safety in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient individuals with a passion for mental health support.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate emotional and mental health support for students aged 4-11.
• Foster positive relationships and promote emotional safety.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Safeguarding understanding

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Passion for mental health

Education

Psychology degree

Criminology degree

Background in art, music, or sport

Job description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant

This amazing specialist school in Headington is looking for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their team starting ASAP.

This is an important role where you will be responsible for facilitating and providing tailored emotional and mental health support to students, helping them navigate their feelings, build resilience, and develop coping strategies. As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, parents, and external professionals to create a supportive and safe environment for our students.

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 experiences have led them to have mental health struggles, which contribute to nervous system dysregulation. This lovely school is looking for people to come in and support their students in processing their thoughts and feelings and regulating their emotions.

Your role will involve fostering positive relationships with students, promoting trust and emotional safety, and collaborating with parents and caregivers to offer guidance and support.

This mental health school is based in Headington and offers 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:

1. Compassionate
2. Patient
3. Have a good understanding of the importance of safeguarding
4. Have a positive attitude
5. Good communication skills
6. Genuine passion for supporting mental health wellbeing

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

1. Mental Health Teaching Assistant
2. Headington
3. £83 - £95 per day
4. ASAP Start
5. Great opportunity for psychology graduates
6. Psychology meets education
7. Great travel links

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

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Headington - ASAP Start - Psychology Graduates