Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support

Academics; Oxford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Oxford is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join a specialist school as a Mental Health Assistant. You will support students with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

ASAP start, full time, £90-£110 per day. This hands-on role offers invaluable experience for a career in psychology and mental health; ideal for graduates looking to develop safeguarding mindfulness, emotional coaching and collaborative work with

Qualifications

• Must have the right mindset and be ready to learn.
• Passionate about mental health and supporting young people.
• Patient, empathetic and positive.
• Strong team player with safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Help students manage emotions and develop coping strategies.
• Build trusted relationships to provide stability.
• Support social development and model positive behaviours.
• Work with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to provide consistent support.
• Be the calm, encouraging presence on difficult days.

Skills

Mental health passion

Empathy and patience

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Suppport

Finished your psychology degree and wondering what's next?

This could be exactly what you're looking for.

We're searching for a Mental Health Assistant to join a specialist school in Oxford, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. These young people are bright, resilient, and full of potential - but many have faced significant challenges in their lives and need the right support to help them succeed.

No two days are the same in this role. It's fast-paced, rewarding, emotional, and genuinely life-changing - for both the students and for you.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll work closely with students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Helping students manage emotions and develop healthy coping strategies
• Building trusted relationships that give students confidence and stability
• Supporting social development and modelling positive behaviours
• Working alongside teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams to provide consistent support
• Being the calm, encouraging presence students can rely on - especially on difficult days

What We're Looking For

You don't need to know everything already - but you do need the right mindset.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about mental health and supporting young people
• Patient, empathetic and positive
• Ready to learn and grow every day
• A strong team player with a good understanding of safeguarding

The Details

Specialist school based in Oxford

ASAP Start

£90 - £110 per day

Full time

Ideal for psychology graduates

Incredible hands on experience for future career in psychology and mental health

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