Mental Health - Teaching Assistant - Oxford

Academics; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Oxford seeks a Mental Health Teaching Assistant eager to support children in their academic journeys. This role will include providing individualized attention to students and assisting the class teacher, offering a unique opportunity to gain experience in education and teacher training options for those who stay for a full academic year. Candidates should be enthusiastic, proactive, and have relevant childcare or psychology experience.

Qualifications

• Must be calm and able to facilitate engaging learning environments.
• Relevant childcare experience is preferred.
• Graduates in education or psychology are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to students in one-to-one and small group settings.
• Assist classroom teacher with lesson preparation and supervision.
• Engage with children to help reach academic milestones.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Compassion

Proactivity

Education

Psychology Related Experience

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Mental Health - Teaching Assistant - Oxford

Are you looking to start a career in education? Are you keen to support children and help them to reach their academic milestones?

A lovely primary school in Oxford are looking for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join them as soon as possible.

What the role as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant entails:

Your role will mostly entail providing academic support to the class as a whole. Some students may require extra attention and you will assist and support them, ensuring they reach their goals! You may provide this support, either 1 to 1 or in small groups.

While you embark on supporting these students, will learn all the necessary qualities to make an amazing teacher. If you are looking to apply for your teacher training, this experience will surely set you apart from others!

While you will be supporting the classroom and students, you will also support the class teacher. This will look like helping to set up of lessons, tidying and clearing up after lessons, providing general supervision of the class and help with behaviour management. You may also be asked to help with school outings and help supervise outdoor activities.

This is a great opportunity for you to work alongside qualified teachers, individuals who have been through the training and will give you great advice!

The Successful Mental Health Teaching Assistant:

The successful mental health teaching assistant will be enthusiastic and keen to get stuck in. You will have a passion to work with children and make a difference in the education sector. You must be calm and compassionate and be able to facilitate a fun and engaging learning environment for your students. You must be proactive and be able to match your approach to fit the needs of the child you are working with. You should also be committed and willing to stay for duration of the school year

Teacher training will be an option to those individuals who stay on with the school for an academic year.

Key information regarding the role:

* Mental Health Teaching Assistant
* Oxford
* Ages 4 – 16
* ASAP start
* £85 to £95 per day
* Psychology Related Experience

Graduates are most welcome to apply. As are those with relevant childcare experience. If you are looking to embark on a career in education, this is also a great place to start.

Please note that you must have eligibility to live and work in the UK. Sponsorships are not offered.