SEN Mental Health Assistant: Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Cowley, Oxford is seeking a skilled Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant to support children with social and emotional mental health needs. This full-time position is great for graduates in psychology, counselling, or criminology looking to gain valuable experience. The role involves working alongside therapists to deliver support to children aged 4 to 11 with complex needs, starting ASAP with a daily rate of £89 - £100.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have Level 3 qualifications+.
• A Degree in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology is desirable.
• Experience working with children or adults with SEN is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support children with mental health issues in a classroom environment.
• Work alongside trained therapists and psychologists.
• Provide consistent care for children with complex needs.

Skills

Experience with SEN children

Proactive attitude

Resilience

Adaptability

Confidence in handling challenging behavior

Education

Level 3 qualifications+

Degree in Psychology/Counselling/Criminology

Job description

A leading educational support organization in Cowley, Oxford is seeking a skilled Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant to support children with social and emotional mental health needs. This full-time position is great for graduates in psychology, counselling, or criminology looking to gain valuable experience. The role involves working alongside therapists to deliver support to children aged 4 to 11 with complex needs, starting ASAP with a daily rate of £89 - £100.