Mental Health Assistant

Mental Health Assistant - Witney

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable experience supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing?

A specialist school in Witney is looking for a caring and motivated Mental Health Assistant to join their team. This role is ideal for graduates considering careers in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Counselling, Therapy, or Education.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will:

• Provide individual and small-group emotional support to students.
• Help young people develop confidence, resilience, and healthy coping strategies.
• Support students with emotional and behavioural challenges throughout the school day.
• Encourage positive communication, social skills, and engagement in school life.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support students' wellbeing.
• Build trusting and supportive relationships with students.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, patient, and approachable.
• Confident communicating with young people.
• Passionate about mental health and supporting others.
• Interested in gaining practical experience within a school or mental health setting.
• Able to remain calm and supportive when faced with challenging situations.

• Location: Witney
• Setting: Specialist/SEN School
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pay: 93- 110 per day
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Contract: Full-time

This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychology graduate to gain hands-on experience supporting young people's emotional wellbeing while developing skills for a future career in psychology, mental health, or education.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.