Mental Health Assistant - Didcot
Type: Temporary
Reference: 225571448
Job Description:
Mental Health Assistant - Didcot, Oxfordshire£95-£105 per day | ASAP Start | Full-Time | Long-Term
Are you passionate about supporting children with their emotional wellbeing? This could be a fantastic opportunity for a Mental Health Assistant looking to gain valuable experience in a supportive school environment.
A welcoming primary school in Didcot is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to support pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
The Role
As a Mental Health Assistant, you will support pupils who may experience Autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma-related behaviours and SEMH needs.
Your role will include:
- Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing.
- Helping pupils develop confidence and independence.
- Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
- Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
- Working alongside teachers, SEN staff and other professionals.
- Supporting therapeutic and trauma-informed strategies.
About You
The ideal Mental Health Assistant will have:
- A caring, patient and empathetic approach.
- A genuine passion for supporting children.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- An interest in psychology, counselling, therapy, education or social care.
- A relevant degree is desirable but not essential.
What's on Offer?
As a Mental Health Assistant, you'll benefit from:
- Full-time, long-term work.
- Valuable experience within a specialist educational setting.
- Ongoing training and mentoring.
- Support from experienced education professionals.
- Excellent experience for a future career in psychology, therapy, teaching, youth work or social care.
If you're an enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant ready to make a genuine difference to children's lives, apply today or contact Freddie Tustin on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.
This could be the perfect opportunity for a Mental Health Assistant to gain meaningful experience and take the next step towards their future career.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.