About this role
This is a full-time, long-term Mental Health Assistant role in Didcot, paid at £90–£105 per day, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, with an ASAP start. Based in a primary school’s specialist Resource Base, you will support pupils from Reception to Year 6 with SEN and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties and trauma-related behaviours. You will help pupils manage emotions, develop resilience, build confidence and establish positive relationships, working alongside teachers, SEN professionals and therapeutic staff. This position suits graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Education, Criminology or a related subject.
Job Description
Mental Health Assistant / Aspiring Therapist
Full-Time | ASAP Start | £95105 per day | Didcot
Turn your degree into real-world experience
Are you a graduate in Psychology, Counselling, Education, Criminology or a related subject? A supportive primary school in Didcot is looking for a caring and motivated Mental Health Assistant to join its specialist Resource Base.
This is a great opportunity for a Mental Health Assistant to gain hands-on experience supporting pupils with SEN and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The role
As a Mental Health Assistant, you'll support pupils from Reception to Year 6 who may experience:
- Autism and ADHD
- Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties
- Trauma-related behaviours
- SEMH needs
- Barriers to learning and social development
You'll help pupils manage emotions, develop resilience, build confidence and establish positive relationships.
Key details
- Role: Mental Health Assistant
- Location: Didcot
- Pay: £95105 per day
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
- Start: ASAP
- Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
What you'll gain
As a Mental Health Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers, SEN professionals and therapeutic staff, gaining valuable experience with supportive and trauma-informed approaches.
The role offers a strong foundation for a Mental Health Assistant looking to progress into psychology, therapy, teaching, youth work or social care.
If you're an enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant ready to gain valuable experience while making a difference, apply today or contact Freddie Tustin on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.