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Mental Health Assistant - Oxford

Academics

OxfordView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£90.00 to £110.00 an hour

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

26 November 2026

38 days left

Job description

Full-Time | £90-£110 per day | ASAP or September 2026 Start

Are you a Psychology graduate looking for meaningful experience working with children and young people?

This Mental Health Assistant role in Oxford is the perfect opportunity for ambitious, down-to-earth individuals interested in Psychology, mental health, education, counselling, therapy, or SEN. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will support children with social, emotional and mental health needs, autism, ADHD, and behavioural challenges within a specialist educational setting.

This full-time Mental Health Assistant position offers invaluable hands-on experience for anyone considering Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, or Social Work. You will work closely with experienced staff, learning therapeutic approaches, behaviour strategies, and emotional regulation techniques that will directly support your future career.

The school is seeking like-minded individuals who are compassionate, proactive, resilient, and passionate about making a genuine difference. Their ethos centres around kindness, inclusion, emotional wellbeing, and helping every student reach their potential.

  • Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups
  • Promoting emotional regulation and confidence
  • Assisting with behaviour and communication strategies
  • Helping create a safe and engaging learning environment

  • Excellent experience for Psychology graduates
  • A strong platform for future careers in mental health and education
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • The opportunity to make a real impact every day

This Mental Health Assistant role is available ASAP or from September 2026 and pays £90-£110 per day depending on experience.

If you are looking for Psychology graduate jobs that offer genuine purpose, practical experience, and long-term career value, apply now for this Mental Health Assistant opportunity in Oxford.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Reed

First seen

15 October 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

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