Mental Health Support Assistant – Kidlington (Full‑time)

About the role

This full‑time position supports children and young people in a specialist school who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD and other mental health challenges. You will work directly with students to help them manage emotions, settle into routines and create a safe learning environment. The role offers immediate start options, with the possibility of beginning in September.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day emotional and mental health support to children and young people with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD and related conditions.
• Help students settle into routines, minimise triggering situations and promote a safe learning environment.
• Assist teachers and senior staff in implementing individual support plans.
• Monitor student wellbeing and report concerns to designated professionals.
• Shadow qualified psychologists, teachers or therapists to develop sector knowledge.

Required profile

• Experience or voluntary work with vulnerable children or young people.
• Interest in mental health, psychology or education.
• Ability to work calmly in challenging situations.
• Willingness to start ASAP or in September.

Required skills

What we offer

• Full‑time, long‑term position in a specialist school.
• Competitive daily rate of £90‑£110.
• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and shadow professionals.
• Supportive team focused on student wellbeing.