Mental Health Teaching Assistant: Empower Young Minds (ASAP)

Academics Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Headington, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant. You will work with primary and secondary pupils, supporting learning, emotional wellbeing, and EHCP targets alongside teachers.

This full-time role offers hands-on experience in education and child psychology, with opportunities to develop intervention plans and contribute to a caring, safe school environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in child mental health and development.
• Empathetic, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people.
• Patient and positive individual who understands that every child's needs are different.
• Hands-on experience in education, mental health, or child psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored classroom support to help pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Help implement individual intervention plans and EHCP targets with teaching staff.
• Support pupils in managing emotions and building confidence.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Education

Psychology-related degree

Job description

Academics Ltd in Headington, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant. You will work with primary and secondary pupils, supporting learning, emotional wellbeing, and EHCP targets alongside teachers.

This full-time role offers hands-on experience in education and child psychology, with opportunities to develop intervention plans and contribute to a caring, safe school environment.