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Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant

Job Posted: 19 hours ago

Salary: £ 90 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Permanent Contract , Temporary
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant 

Turn your psychology degree into real-world impact.

Are you a psychology graduate who wants more than just theory? Ready to step into a role where every day challenges you, stretches you, and genuinely matters?

We're looking for a Mental Health Assistant to join a specialist school in Oxford supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. These students are resilient, complex, and full of potential-but many have experienced adverse childhood experiences, including neglect, and need the right support to thrive.

This isn't your typical classroom role. It's hands-on, heart-led, and deeply rewarding. You will be working with students one to one or in small groups, focusing on their personalised intervention plans and ensuring they are able to access their education in the same way as their mainstream peers.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting students in managing emotional regulation-helping them understand, express, and cope with big feelings
Building meaningful relationships that create a sense of safety and trust
Guiding students through social interactions, modelling and coaching positive behaviours
Working closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to provide consistent, trauma-informed support
Being a calm, steady presence-even on the tough days 

Why This Role is Perfect for Psychology Graduates

This is your chance to take everything you've learned-attachment theory, trauma, behaviour, cognition-and see it come alive in real time.

You'll gain:

Direct experience working with vulnerable young people
Insight into trauma-informed practice and therapeutic approaches
Skills highly valued in careers like clinical psychology, educational psychology, counselling, and social work
Stories, resilience, and perspective you simply can't get from a textbook 

 What We're Looking For

Genuine interest in mental health and child development
Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude
A willingness to learn-every single day
An understanding of the importance of safeguarding 

What you need to know

Oxford based specialist school
ASAP Start
£95 - £110 per day
Great hands on experience
Full time
Psychology Graduates 

 Ready to Start Your Journey?

If you want a role where you'll grow, be challenged, and make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and be the reason a young person feels understood, supported, and capable of more

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