Youth Mental Health Support - Kidlington

Academics; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in Kidlington seeks a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The role offers hands-on experience, working closely with professionals in a supportive environment. Ideal for graduates in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology, it provides opportunities to develop skills in a specialized school setting.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology preferred.
• Experience with SEN children or adults is advantageous.
• Ability to handle challenging behaviour independently.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
• Work alongside trained therapists and psychologists.
• Participate in shadowing and learning from experienced staff.

Skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Enthusiasm

Education

Degree in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology

Level 3 Qualification or higher

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Job Details

Client: N/A

Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description

Great for Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology Graduates! Immediate start available.

This role involves supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health/Complex Needs in a primary school setting in Kidlington.

Are you interested in supporting children with mental health issues? Would you like to gain experience working with children with complex needs alongside trained therapists, counsellors, and psychologists?

An outstanding specialist school for children aged 4 to 11 with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs and Autism is seeking a dedicated Graduate to work as a Mental Health Assistant. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology; however, other relevant subjects and experience will also be considered.

This full-time position starts ASAP. The role offers the opportunity to shadow professionals, learn from experienced staff, and gain invaluable experience working with children with special needs and mental health challenges. The role is ideal for aspiring educational or occupational psychologists, therapeutic support workers, or SEN teachers.

The school requires a proactive, enthusiastic, and adaptable Mental Health Assistant who can work independently, demonstrate resilience, and confidently handle challenging behaviour.

Role details:

• Position: Mental Health Assistant
• Support Focus: Social and Emotional Mental Health
• Start: ASAP
• Location: Kidlington
• Salary: £80-£95 per day
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Qualifications: Level 3 or higher; a degree in a relevant field is highly desirable. Experience working with SEN children or adults in any setting is advantageous, including personal experience.