Mental Health Assistant

Mental Health Assistant - Oxford
-85 - -100 per day
Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:00pm
Start: ASAP

Are you passionate about mental health or education? Are you looking for hands-on experience working with children who need emotional and behavioural support?

A fantastic opportunity has opened up for a Mental Health Assistant to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school located in Oxford. This full-time position is ideal for individuals aiming for a career in psychology, counselling, social work, or special education.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you''ll play a key role in supporting students with complex emotional needs. You''ll work closely with children affected by trauma, anxiety, and behavioural challenges-helping them build confidence, learn coping strategies, and make progress both academically and personally.

Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions for pupils with SEMH needs
Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
Foster a trusting, consistent, and nurturing environment
Contribute to a structured and calm classroom atmosphere

Being a Mental Health Assistant is both challenging and rewarding-it demands patience, empathy, and resilience. You''ll be making a direct impact on the lives of vulnerable young people, helping them overcome obstacles and thrive.

Keen interest in mental health, SEN, or child development
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Open to learning and adapting in a dynamic school environment

This Mental Health Assistant role offers invaluable experience for those considering future training in educational psychology, therapy, or teaching. If you''re ready to start a career where every day brings a chance to change a life, don''t miss this chance to become a Mental Health Assistant in a supportive and committed school community.

Apply today and start making a difference.