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Mental Health Assistant

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Posted on Jul 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£90 - £110 Daily
Full-Time
Mental Health Assistant (Full-Time, ASAP or September Start)
Oxford
£90-£110 per day

Are you driven to support young people with social, emotional and mental health needs? This is a highly rewarding opportunity to join a specialist SEMH school as a Mental Health Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting students who require additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed in education.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will work closely with students who may present with anxiety, trauma-related needs, behavioural challenges, and barriers to learning. The school provides a structured and nurturing environment, where every student is supported to develop resilience, confidence, and positive coping strategies.

Working as a Mental Health Assistant is varied, fast-paced, and incredibly meaningful. You may be helping a student regulate their emotions, supporting them through a challenging moment, or encouraging engagement in learning.

This Mental Health Assistant role is an excellent pathway into careers such as teaching, educational psychology, clinical psychology, counselling, youth work, or social care. The hands-on experience gained as a Mental Health Assistant will give you a strong foundation in understanding complex behaviours and mental health needs in an educational setting.

Support students with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom
Provide one-to-one and small group emotional support
Help students develop coping strategies and resilience
Promote positive behaviour and de-escalation techniques
Build strong, trusting relationships with students
Full-time position with ASAP or September start
Specialist SEMH school setting in Oxford
Competitive pay of £90-£110 per day
Valuable, hands-on experience supporting mental health needs
Ongoing training and professional development
Clear progression pathways into education and psychology-related careersIf you are passionate about making a difference and want to gain meaningful experience, apply now for this Mental Health Assistant role in Oxford

Reference: 225348570

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Mental Health Assistant

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Posted on Jul 9, 2026 by CV-Library

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Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£90 - £110 Daily
Full-Time
Mental Health Assistant (Full-Time, ASAP or September Start)
Oxford
£90-£110 per day

Are you driven to support young people with social, emotional and mental health needs? This is a highly rewarding opportunity to join a specialist SEMH school as a Mental Health Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting students who require additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed in education.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will work closely with students who may present with anxiety, trauma-related needs, behavioural challenges, and barriers to learning. The school provides a structured and nurturing environment, where every student is supported to develop resilience, confidence, and positive coping strategies.

Working as a Mental Health Assistant is varied, fast-paced, and incredibly meaningful. You may be helping a student regulate their emotions, supporting them through a challenging moment, or encouraging engagement in learning.

This Mental Health Assistant role is an excellent pathway into careers such as teaching, educational psychology, clinical psychology, counselling, youth work, or social care. The hands-on experience gained as a Mental Health Assistant will give you a strong foundation in understanding complex behaviours and mental health needs in an educational setting.

Support students with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom
Provide one-to-one and small group emotional support
Help students develop coping strategies and resilience
Promote positive behaviour and de-escalation techniques
Build strong, trusting relationships with students
Full-time position with ASAP or September start
Specialist SEMH school setting in Oxford
Competitive pay of £90-£110 per day
Valuable, hands-on experience supporting mental health needs
Ongoing training and professional development
Clear progression pathways into education and psychology-related careersIf you are passionate about making a difference and want to gain meaningful experience, apply now for this Mental Health Assistant role in Oxford
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