Psychology Graduate - Abingdon

Academics; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Abingdon is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join a specialist school supporting pupils who have been excluded or struggle to engage with mainstream education. You will assist with day-to-day activities and help students follow personalised education and health care plans to thrive.

The role focuses on delivering tailored interventions, de-escalating crises, and guiding learners to express emotions while building independent life skills in a caring, structured environment.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates or those with related backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Background in sport, art, drama or music is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specific interventions that have been designed with the student, their needs and goals in mind
• De-escalate meltdowns and manage challenging behaviour
• Help the children work through their big emotions
• Create a safe and engaging learning environment

Job description

Psychology Graduate - Abingdon

Are you looking for an opportunity that will allow you to make a difference? Are you looking for a role that will set you up with amazing experience?

A fantastic role has recently become available our highly regarded specialist school in Abingdon.

This incredible setting look after children who have been excluded from education or those who struggle to maintain a place in mainstream education.

Many of these children also have co-existing issues such as social, emotional and mental health needs, with some also dealing with barriers to their learning.

These students are facing trauma and neglect which negatively impacts their learning.

The school need a mental health assistant to support their students in their day to day activities.

The students that attend this school are primary and secondary ages. Each child has a personalised educational and health care plan and individual intervention plans designed to help them thrive. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will be part of ensuring that they are able to complete their academic work while also helping them navigate through their emotions. You will also play a part in helping them learn functional life skills, helping them be as independent as possible.

What you can expect as a Mental Health Assistant:

• Deliver specific interventions that have been designed with the student, their needs and goals in mind
• De-escalate any meltdowns and behaviour that may occur
• Help the children work through their big emotions
• Create a safe and engaging learning environment

Qualities you need to be a successful Mental Health Assistant:

• Caring
• Enthusiastic
• Positive
• Determined to make a difference
• Proactive
• Understand the importance of safeguarding

People who would benefit largely from this role would be psychology graduates a well as those with a background in sport, art, drama or music.

Key information:

• Mental Health Assistant
• Abingdon
• ASAP Start
• £90-£105 per day
• Supportive staff
• Amazing children

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Abingdon - ASAP Start

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy