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Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist - Headington

Academics Ltd

Oxford

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

11 days ago

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Job summary

An outstanding specialist school in Headington is seeking a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant. This role offers the chance to support children with social and emotional mental health needs while working closely with trained therapists and psychologists. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology, but relevant experience is also valued. This full-time position provides an excellent opportunity for aspiring educational psychologists or therapeutic support workers to gain invaluable experience in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this role is for you!

Qualifications

  • Relevant experience or a degree in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology preferred.
  • Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Support children aged 4 to 11 with behaviour and mental health issues.
  • Work alongside therapists and psychologists for guidance and mentorship.

Skills

Mental Health Support

Communication Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Counselling

Degree in Criminology

Job description

Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist - Headington

Are you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues in schools?

Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?

An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Headington is looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Ideally, the Mental Health Assistant will be a Graduate - relevant degrees include Psychology, Counselling or Criminology but other subjects will also be considered! A degree is not a necessity. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered. The SEN School is in Headington, and the role is full-time starting ASAP or in September 2024. The SEN children are aged 4 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support.

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for a Mental Health Assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at the school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus, you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker, or SEN teacher.

  • Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist or Educational Psychologist
  • Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
  • ASAP Start
  • Headington
  • Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm

If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert.

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