Mental Health Assistant- Kidlington

Mental Health Assistant - Kidlington

Are you a Psychology graduate eager to gain practical experience supporting young people with their mental health and wellbeing?

A specialist school in Kidlington is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Assistant to join their team. This role is ideal for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Counsellors, Therapists, or Teachers who want to build valuable, hands-on experience supporting young people with a range of mental health and emotional needs.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will:

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students experiencing emotional, social, or mental health challenges.
Support students in developing confidence, resilience, emotional regulation, and independence.
Build positive and trusting relationships with students, helping them feel safe, understood, and supported.
Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
Observe and monitor students' wellbeing, behaviour, engagement, and progress throughout the school day.We're looking for a Mental Health Assistant who is:

Compassionate, patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic about supporting young people.
A confident communicator with a genuine interest in mental health and wellbeing.
Interested in gaining practical experience before pursuing a career in psychology, therapy, education, or mental health.
Able to build strong, positive relationships with students and colleagues.Job Details

Location: Kidlington
Setting: Specialist School
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £93-£110 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Contract: Full-timeApply today and begin your journey as a Mental Health Assistant!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed