Job Description

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support Assistant
Are you a Psychology graduate eager to gain hands-on experience working with children who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Are you considering a future in educational psychology, clinical psychology, child development, or a related field?
This is an excellent opportunity to build your experience in a highly regarded specialist school in Oxford that supports children aged 4-16, with a primary diagnosis of Autism and associated SEMH challenges.
As a Mental Health Supoprt Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with students on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping them access the curriculum and manage their emotions and behaviours.
• Support their personal development by promoting social skills, resilience, and emotional regulation.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation, behaviour management, and daily classroom routines.
• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of students, helping them reach age-appropriate milestones both academically and emotionally.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team focused on therapeutic and educational progress.

This role offers fantastic training and guidance, making it ideal for graduates looking to gain first-hand insight into child and adolescent mental health and neurodiversity within an educational setting.
What you need to be a good Mental Health Support Assistant:

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Calm, compassionate, adaptable, and confident in building positive relationships.
• Previous experience with children or young people (e.g., in a school, youth work, care, volunteering) is a bonus - but not essential.

What you can gain from working as a Mental Health Support Assistant:

• Gain practical experience highly relevant to careers in psychology, therapy, teaching, or social work.
• Work in a school with small class sizes and an experienced, nurturing staff team.
• Access to training and potential long-term development opportunities.

Key Details:

• Location: Oxford
• Start date: ASAP
• Salary: 85-100 per day
• Schedule: Term-time only
• Full-time
• Supportive, inclusive environment with good travel links

If you want to know more, apply directly to this role! You will be contacted to arrange an interview if you have been short-listed!

Skills Required