Aspiring Psychologist – Mental Health Assistant – Wantage

tendersglobal; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Wantage seeks an enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to facilitate emotional support for students facing mental health challenges. This full-time role, starting in September 2025, offers an opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives, supporting their emotional and academic growth. Ideal for those starting a career in education or psychology, training in ABA Therapy is provided.

Benefits

Excellent experience to add to your CV

Qualifications

• Graduates and those with backgrounds in relevant fields encouraged to apply.
• Experience or interest in ABA Therapy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate emotional support to students, helping them navigate feelings.
• Work closely with teachers and external professionals.
• Develop students' social skills, emotional regulation, and academic engagement.

Skills

Emotional Support

Resilience Building

Coping Strategies

Individualized Support

Social Skills Development

Emotional Regulation

Academic Engagement

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Background in sports, art, or drama

Job description

Job title:

Aspiring Psychologist – Mental Health Assistant – Wantage

Company

Academics

Job description

Our highly regarded specialist school in Wantage is looking for an enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant. The school believes every child has the potential to succeed and is committed to providing the necessary support to help them thrive. They are seeking a Mental Health Assistant to join their team starting in September.

This role involves facilitating and providing tailored emotional support to students, helping them navigate their feelings, build resilience, and develop coping strategies. The Mental Health Assistant will work closely with teachers, parents, and external professionals to create a supportive and safe environment for students.

The students come from varied backgrounds, many having experienced adverse childhood experiences, trauma, stress, and anxiety, which can impact their learning. The ideal candidate will be a pillar of support for these students.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will provide individualized support using ABA Therapy, with full training provided. You will help develop students' social skills, emotional regulation, and academic engagement through therapy in a nurturing environment.

This position offers a great opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in education or transition into mental health and psychology. Graduates and those with backgrounds in sports, art, or drama are encouraged to apply.

Key information:

• Role: Mental Health Assistant
• Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire
• Type: Full-time
• Start date: September 2025
• Salary: £85 – £100 per day
• Benefits: Excellent experience to add to your CV

This warm and friendly environment makes a real difference in the lives of children with mental health challenges. If you are ready to make a lasting impact and witness the growth of young minds, apply today and become a valued team member!

Additional details:

Term time, school hours, full-time role.

Expected salary

£85 – £100 per day

Location

Wantage, Oxfordshire

Job date

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 04:33:06 GMT

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