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Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support Assistant

Job Posted: 25 days ago

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

Expire in: 3 days

Job Description

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support Assistant 

Are you a psychology graduate who is looking to build meaningful experience working with young vulnerable people? Are you looking for a role where you can apply your knowledge, develop valuable clinical and therapeutic skills and genuinely change lives? 

This amazing specialist school in Headington is looking for a compassionate and resilient individual to join their staff, starting ASAP! *They can also accommodate a September 2026 start! this amazing school support vulnerable students who have a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but also experience co-existing needs including mental health and social needs, communication difficulties and learning needs.

This is such a rewarding opportunity for those considering a future career in educational psychology, clinical psychology, speech and language therapy, mental health support or SEN and specialist teaching or therapy.

The role as a Mental Health Support Assistant:

You will work closely with students on a 1:1 basis and in small group settings, helping them access learning, regulating emotions and build confidence and develop key life skills.
You will work with the students on their personalised intervention plans, tailored to support their development and reach their developmental milestones.
No two days are the same! This role is hands on and meaningful. Not only will you have the chance to build amazing practical experience to support for career aspirations, you are also making an active difference every day with these vulnerable students.Your day to day as a Mental Health Support Assistant:

Supporting students with Autism and additional needs throughout the school day
Delivering personalised interventions designed to support developmental milestones
Creating a fun and engaging classroom environment
Encouraging independence and confidence
Supporting communication, emotional regulation and social development
Monitoring progress and celebrating student achievements 

What you need to know as a Mental Health Support Assistant: 

Headington based specialist school
ASAP Start OR September Start
£90 - £110 per day
Full time work
Long term role
AMAZING hands on experienceMental Health Support Assistant - Headington - ASAP or September Start - Full Time

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