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 Headington!

This warm and friendly school in Headington 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!

Your day to day as a Mental Health Assistant:

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 Those who have a degree in psychology or criminology will greatly benefi...