Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support

Academics Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Abingdon is looking for a Psychology Graduate to work as a Mental Health Support Assistant. You will help children with social, emotional, and mental health needs access learning and develop their social skills. Ideal for those considering a future in psychology or education, this role offers training and a supportive environment. The salary is £85-100 per day for a full-time position, term-time only.

Benefits

Access to training

Supportive environment

Collaboration with experienced staff

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Calm, confident, and adaptable demeanor.
• Previous experience with children is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students on a one-to-one basis.
• Support personal development and promote emotional regulation.
• Assist with lesson preparation and classroom routines.

Skills

Passion for supporting children

Compassionate

Adaptability

Building positive relationships

Job description

Overview

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support

Are you a recent Psychology graduate eager to gain hands-on experience working with children who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Are you considering a future in educational psychology, clinical psychology, child development, or a related field?

This is an excellent opportunity to build your experience in a highly regarded specialist school in Abingdon that supports children aged 4-16, with a primary diagnosis of Autism and associated SEMH challenges.

As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with students on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping them access the curriculum and manage their emotions and behaviours.
• Support their personal development by promoting social skills, resilience, and emotional regulation.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation, behaviour management, and daily classroom routines.
• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of students, helping them reach age-appropriate milestones both academically and emotionally.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team focused on therapeutic and educational progress.

This role offers fantastic training and guidance, making it ideal for graduates looking to gain first-hand insight into child and adolescent mental health and neurodiversity within an educational setting.

What you need to be a good Mental Health Support Assistant:

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Calm, compassionate, adaptable, and confident in building positive relationships.
• Previous experience with children or young people (e.g., in a school, youth work, care, volunteering) is a bonus - but not essential.

What you can gain from working as a Mental Health Support Assistant:

• Gain practical experience highly relevant to careers in psychology, therapy, teaching, or social work.
• Work in a school with small class sizes and an experienced, nurturing staff team.
• Access to training and potential long-term development opportunities.

Key Details

• Location: Abingdon
• Start date: ASAP
• Salary: 85-100 per day
• Schedule: Term-time only
• Full-time
• Supportive, inclusive environment with good travel links

If you want to know more, apply directly to this role! You will be contacted to arrange an interview if you have been short-listed!