Youth Mental Health Support

Academics Ltd; Vale of White Horse; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive school in the Vale of White Horse is looking for a Youth Mental Health Support Assistant to help students aged 11 to 18. The role involves supporting students with their needs in the classroom, teaching them to cope with their emotions, and guiding them toward their academic and personal goals. This position offers flexible options for full-time or part-time work with competitive pay ranging from £85 to £100 per day. A positive attitude and passion for helping are essential for success.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Supportive environment

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude towards supporting students.
• Kind and enthusiastic to make a difference.
• Passionate about helping students with mental health.

Responsibilities

• Support students with their needs in the classroom.
• Help them find healthy ways to cope with emotions.
• Teach students to regulate their emotions.

Skills

Positive attitude

Enthusiastic

Passion for helping

Initiative

Understanding of safeguarding

Patience

Job description

Overview

Youth Mental Health Support assistant role at a friendly school in Abingdon.

Key Information

Location: Abingdon
Start: January 2026
Pay: £85 – £100 per day
Full‑time or part‑time options
Ages 11 – 18
Good transport links
Term time only

Duties

• Support students with their needs in the classroom
• Help them find healthy and positive ways to cope with their emotions
• Teach them ways to regulate their emotions
• Help them reach their academic and personal goals
• De‑escalate any behaviour and redirect their attention
• Facilitate and help deliver any interventions designed to help the students flourish
• Support the students during their work day

Qualities

• Has a positive attitude
• Kind and enthusiastic to make a difference
• Passionate about helping
• Takes initiative and is proactive
• Understands the importance of safeguarding
• Patient

Benefits

Full‑time or part‑time options, competitive pay, supportive environment.