At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with mental health needs and create a positive learning environment.
- Company: A warm and friendly specialist school in Oxford.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, full-time role, and great travel links.
- Other info: Term time position starting January 2026 with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Degree in psychology or criminology preferred; patience and compassion are key.
- Overview
- Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant
Unlock the potential within every student while you work as a Behaviour Support Assistant in a lovely specialist school in Oxford!
This warm and friendly school in Oxford are on the hunt for a Mental Health Assistant to come in and create a fun and engaging learning environment for their students.
This is an environment where you will really make a difference and touch the lives of vulnerable children.
If you are looking for a rewarding role, then apply now!
The children that attend this school struggle with their mental health and anxiety and this can impact their education and behaviour.
Not only do they struggle with coping with their emotions and mental health needs, they still need to get through the school day and ensure that they are meeting their goals.
This is where your role as Mental Health Assistant comes in!
You will support them with all their needs in the classroom and model healthy ways for them to cope with their emotions.
While you will be supporting the children, you will have the support of the class teacher yourself!
Responsibilities
- Providing support and assistance in 1 to 1 or in small group settings.
- You will take part in providing specific teaching techniques
- Reinforce any therapeutic techniques that the teacher has put in place to support the children
- Qualities & Qualifications
- Those with a degree in psychology or criminology will greatly benefit from this role and the experience it offers.
Those with similar degrees are also encouraged to apply.
If you don’t have a degree, but are still looking to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Patience and a great attitude are important!
- Calm, compassionate and kind
- Patient and determined to make a difference
- Take initiative well and able to deal with challenging behaviours
- Able to create a safe and engaging environment where students can flourish and thrive
- Understand how important safeguarding is
- Hold an enhanced DBS check – if you do not have a DBS certificate, don’t worry, we can support your application
- Key information
- Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant
- Oxford
- January 2026 Start
- Term time position
- Full Time
- Great travel links
- Fantastic opportunity for graduates
You can apply directly to this job advert if you are interested. Interviews will take place in January 2026.
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