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Mental Health Support - Abingdon

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Posted on Jul 2, 2026 by CV-Library
Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£90 - £110 Daily
Full-Time
Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant - Abingdon

Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Salary: £90 - £110 per day
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or related graduate looking to build hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs? Are you considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, or SEN Teaching?

A specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Abingdon is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience working with children who face social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges in a nurturing educational environment.

Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists, counsellors, psychologists, and other specialist professionals, you will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning while developing the skills and confidence needed to reach their full potential. This position offers invaluable experience for graduates looking to pursue further study or careers within education, psychology, therapy, or mental health services.

The Role

As a Mental Health Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups throughout the school day.
Assisting teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
Implementing behaviour support strategies and individual education plans.
Helping pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, and positive social skills.
Building positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement and personal development.
Supporting students during transitions, break times, and therapeutic interventions where appropriate.
Collaborating with teachers, therapists, counsellors, educational psychologists, and parents to provide holistic support.
Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to the wider support team.

Why Apply?

Gain invaluable experience within a specialist SEMH setting.
Work alongside experienced psychologists, therapists, counsellors, and specialist educators.
Develop practical skills supporting children with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, and behavioural challenges.
Excellent preparation for careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work, or SEN Teaching.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Supportive school environment with experienced mentoring from senior staff.If you're looking to make a meaningful difference while gaining valuable experience in mental health and special educational needs, this Mental Health Assistant opportunity in Abingdon could be the ideal next step in your career.

Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant - Abingdon
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
£90 - £110 per day | Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | ASAP Start

Reference: 225320017

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Mental Health Support - Abingdon

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Posted on Jul 2, 2026 by CV-Library

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Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£90 - £110 Daily
Full-Time
Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant - Abingdon

Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Salary: £90 - £110 per day
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or related graduate looking to build hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs? Are you considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, or SEN Teaching?

A specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Abingdon is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience working with children who face social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges in a nurturing educational environment.

Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists, counsellors, psychologists, and other specialist professionals, you will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning while developing the skills and confidence needed to reach their full potential. This position offers invaluable experience for graduates looking to pursue further study or careers within education, psychology, therapy, or mental health services.

The Role

As a Mental Health Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups throughout the school day.
Assisting teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
Implementing behaviour support strategies and individual education plans.
Helping pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, and positive social skills.
Building positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement and personal development.
Supporting students during transitions, break times, and therapeutic interventions where appropriate.
Collaborating with teachers, therapists, counsellors, educational psychologists, and parents to provide holistic support.
Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to the wider support team.

Why Apply?

Gain invaluable experience within a specialist SEMH setting.
Work alongside experienced psychologists, therapists, counsellors, and specialist educators.
Develop practical skills supporting children with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, and behavioural challenges.
Excellent preparation for careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work, or SEN Teaching.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Supportive school environment with experienced mentoring from senior staff.If you're looking to make a meaningful difference while gaining valuable experience in mental health and special educational needs, this Mental Health Assistant opportunity in Abingdon could be the ideal next step in your career.

Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant - Abingdon
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
£90 - £110 per day | Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | ASAP Start
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Reference: 225320017

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