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Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support Assistant
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Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant
Turn Your Degree Into Something That Truly Matters
Finished your psychology degree and wondering what's next? This could be exactly what you're looking for.
We're searching for a Mental Health Assistant to join a specialist school in Oxford, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. These young people are bright, resilient, and full of potential - but many have faced significant challenges in their lives and need the right support to help them succeed.
No two days are the same in this role. It's fast-paced, rewarding, emotional, and genuinely life-changing - for both the students and for you.
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What You'll Be Doing
You'll work closely with students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Your day-to-day could include:
- Helping students manage emotions and develop healthy coping strategies
- Building trusted relationships that give students confidence and stability
- Supporting social development and modelling positive behaviours
- Working alongside teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams to provide consistent support
- Being the calm, encouraging presence students can rely on - especially on difficult days
What We're Looking For
You don't need to know everything already - but you do need the right mindset. We're looking for someone who is:
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- Passionate about mental health and supporting young people
- Patient, empathetic and positive
- Ready to learn and grow every day
- A strong team player with a good understanding of safeguarding
The Details
- Specialist school based in Oxford
- ASAP Start - September start available too!
- £90 - £110 per day
- Full time
- Ideal for psychology graduates
- Incredible hands on experience for future career in psychology and mental health
If you're looking for more than 'just a job' and want a role where you'll grow personally and professionally while changing lives along the way - we'd love to hear from you.
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