Mental Health Worker - Wantage

Academics Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Worker for a full-time position in Wantage starting in January 2026. The role involves supporting teachers, helping students with mental health needs, and creating a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates will possess confidence, compassion, and problem-solving skills, alongside a willingness to assist in emotional de-escalation. This position presents a great opportunity for graduates looking to enter the fields of education or psychology.

Qualifications

• Must have an enhanced DBS or be willing to apply for one.
• Understanding of the importance of mental health support.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with general class duties.
• Prepare lesson materials and assist students with their workload.
• Provide 1:1 support for students on intervention plans.
• Encourage emotional regulation and assist during lessons.

Skills

Confident

Compassionate personality

Proactive

Problem solving skills

Emotional de-escalation

Job description

Mental Health Worker - Wantage

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey in education? If so, join our dynamic team in a lovely specialist school in Wantage.

This amazing school are looking for a Mental Health Worker to join them starting in January 2026.

The role as a Mental Health Worker:

Your role as a Mental Health Worker will involve supporting the class teacher with general class duties and be involved in helping prepare lesson materials. You will also support the students with their general work load as well as with their intervention plans designed to support their mental health needs. This will look like providing 1:1 support, encouraging emotions regulation and assisting during lessons.

Your day as a Mental Health Worker will look like this:

• Supporting the students with their mental health, helping them to process and understand their emotions
• You may provide support in small groups or 1 to 1.
• You will work alongside the class teacher to create a safe and engaging learning environment where students can flourish and meet all their goals
• Helping to deescalate any high emotions and help students to regulate
• You will also help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and keep the classroom tidy

The successful Mental Health Worker:

• Will be confident
• Will have a compassionate and positive personality
• Will be proactive and take initiative
• Will have good problem solving skills
• Will be able to deescalate heightened emotions
• Will have an enhanced DBS or be willing to apply for one
• Will have an understanding of the importance

This is a wonderful opportunity for those individuals who are looking as pursuing a career in education, counselling or psychology

Please note that you must have eligibility to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorships.

Key information:

• Mental Health Worker
• January 2026 Start
• Wantage
• 85 - 100 per day
• Great opportunity for graduates
• Term time only
• Full time Position

You can apply directly to this advert. Interviews will be taking place as soon as possible.

Mental Health Worker - Wantage - January 2026 Start - Full Time