Mental Health Assistant – Oxford
£85 - £100 per day
Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 3:00pm
Start: ASAP
Are you passionate about mental health or education? Are you looking for hands-on experience working with children who need emotional and behavioural support?
A fantastic opportunity has opened up for a Mental Health Assistant to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school located in Oxford. This full-time position is ideal for individuals aiming for a career in psychology, counselling, social work, or special education.
As a Mental Health Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting students with complex emotional needs. You’ll work closely with children affected by trauma, anxiety, and behavioural challenges—helping them build confidence, learn coping strategies, and make progress both academically and personally.
Responsibilities of a Mental Health Assistant:
Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions for pupils with SEMH needs
Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
Foster a trusting, consistent, and nurturing environment
Contribute to a structured and calm classroom atmosphere
Being a Mental Health Assistant is both challenging and rewarding—it demands patience, empathy, and resilience. You’ll be making a direct impact on the lives of vulnerable young people, helping them overcome obstacles and thrive.
Ideal Candidate:
Keen interest in mental health, SEN, or child development
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Open to learning and adapting in a dynamic school environment
This Mental Health Assistant role offers invaluable experience for those considering future training in educational psychology, therapy, or teaching. If you’re ready to start a career where every day brings a chance to change a life, don’t miss this chance to become a Mental Health Assistant in a supportive and committed school community.
Apply today and start making a difference.