Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support

Psychology Graduate – Mental Health Support

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

A new opportunity for a new position has recently become available in an amazing school in Oxford.

This is a fantastic, supportive school who focus on inclusivity and want to ensure that they are providing

They cater for students between the ages of 7 and 18, who have all been identified as struggling with social, emotional and mental health needs. The students at this school also have barriers to their learning such as specific learning needs, ADHD ad behavioural needs. They need support to ensure that they are able to access their education and learning in the same way as their mainstream peers.

The school are looking for someone who can help with the below:

Create a safe, fun and engaging learning environment
Encourage students to participate, focus on and engage in their learning
Follow their intervention plans while also making use of any restorative practices and therapeutic techniques that have been adopted to ensure a positive experience at school
Promote healthy coping strategies and support conflict resolution
Support in tracking and relaying feedback to the class teacher and other multi-disciplinary professionals that support the students

The ideal mental health support assistant will be someone who is:

Passionate
Has a positive attitude
Is keen to make a difference and support vulnerable students
Has a good understanding of the importance of safeguarding when working with vulnerable children
Has a genuine passion for supporting learning and mental health needs
Hold an enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to apply for one

If you come from a background of psychology, art, music or sports, you are especially encouraged to apply. However if you are looking at making a difference, please apply! xiskglj

Key Information:

Mental Health Assistant
Oxford
Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs
Primary and secondary ages
ASAP Start
Full Time

If you are interested in the role, you can apply directly to this advert!

Mental Health Assistant – Oxford – ASAP Start – Full Time