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Are you interested in supporting children in challenging communities? Would you like to help change the lives of young people at risk of crime? Do you want to develop your experience mentoring young people to make positive decisions? If the answer is yes, then this graduate job will be the perfect platform for you to kick start your career, gaining valuable experience working with at risk young people with complex social, emotional and mental health challenges.A fantastic school in Reading are looking for a Graduate (Criminology or Psychology would be relevant!) to work as a Learning Support Assistant from Monday to Friday, to start ASAP. The school caters for pupils who have a range of social and emotional difficulties, as well as challenging behaviours and low self-esteem. You will play a significant role to ensure the students make positive choices, helping to guide their behaviour and increase their engagement in and outside the classroom.In this Learning Support role, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide array of needs, including anxiety, social withdrawal, anger issues, trauma, grief and social difficulties. The school are therefore looking for an empathetic individual who is interested in helping others, is ready for a challenge and has an interest in SEMH difficulties.By working both 1:1 and in-group settings with these vulnerable students, you will gain the experienced needed to pursue a career in Youth Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Services or Teaching. This is an amazing platform for a graduate who wants to build their confidence working with challenging behaviour and mental health difficulties.<ul><li>Aspiring Youth Worker</li><li>Learning Support Assistant</li><li>SEMH Provision</li><li> 85 to 95 per day</li><li>Reading</li><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Mon to Fri, 8:30am to 3:30pm</li></ul>If you are interested in this position, apply click 'APPLY NOW'! Aspiring Youth Worker; Reading; Aspiring Youth Worker; Reading; Aspiring Youth Worker; Reading; Aspiring Youth Worker

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Mental Health Assistant in Oxford School - Full-Time (ASAP Start) Location: Oxford Salary: 80- 95 per dayAre you a graduate with a passion for supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma? Do you want to build a career in mental health, education, or therapy? This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact as a Mental Health Assistant in Oxford School.Our school specializes in supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Pupils at our school have faced significant challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and a range of other mental health conditions. As a Mental Health Assistant in Oxford School, you will play an essential role in helping these young people manage their emotions, build resilience, and work towards recovery in a safe and supportive environment.What the role involves: As a Mental Health Assistant in Oxford School, your key responsibility will be supporting students who face emotional and mental health challenges. You'll work closely with teachers and mental health professionals to implement strategies that help students manage their mental health needs. From providing one-on-one support and promoting emotional regulation to assisting with academic tasks, you'll be an integral part of the school's efforts to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and emotional well-being.What it takes to work in this role: Working with children with mental health needs requires patience, empathy, and a strong commitment to supporting their well-being. You must be prepared to work with young people who may struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related behaviors. Building trust and providing consistent, compassionate support will be key to helping them succeed. This role offers invaluable experience for those pursuing careers in psychology, social work, counselling, or mental health therapy.What we offer:<ul><li>Full-time role with an immediate start</li><li>Competitive pay ( 80- 95 per day)</li><li>Experience in a specialized SEMH school setting, working with students who have experienced trauma and mental health challenges</li><li>A stepping stone for future careers in mental health, education, or therapy</li></ul>If you're passionate about supporting students with mental health needs and want to make a lasting impact, apply now to become a Mental Health Assistant in Oxford School!Ready to start your career in mental health and education? Apply today to be a Mental Health Assistant in Oxford School!

Mental Health Assistant in Oxford School

Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant - ReadingAspiring Educational Psychologist role Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! ASAP StartSocial, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex NeedsPrimary PhaseAre you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues?Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists? An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Reading in Berkshire are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Ideally the Graduate will have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology but other subjects will also be considered. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Reading in Berkshire and the role is full-time starting ASAP The SEN children are aged 4 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a similar field will also be considered (e.g. Psychology, Criminology etc).This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for any Psychology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher. The SEMH School is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!<ul><li>SEN Teaching Assistant</li><li>Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist</li><li>Social and Emotional Mental Health Support</li><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Reading, Berkshire</li><li> 85- 100 per day</li><li>Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm</li><li>Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates</li></ul>The SEN children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although SEMH is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please contact ASAP or apply direct to this advert.Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant - Reading

Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Reading

Youth Worker - Headington, OxfordshireSupport Worker for young people with emotional, behavioural and social difficultiesKS2, KS3 and KS4Fantastic route for an aspiring Psychologist, Therapist or for someone looking to work in the Criminal Justice systemAn alternative provision for children aged 8 to 16 in Headington, Oxford are looking for a Youth Worker to support the social skills, emotional wellbeing and mental health of the students within their school. The school provide an alternative education for children who have social &amp; emotional difficulties such as anxiety and school refusal due to developmental trauma and adverse childhood experiences, as well as specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia. The Youth Worker will be working to build relationships with these young people and support them to make positive life choices using de-escalation, positive reinforcement and restorative practice. <ul><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Youth Worker</li><li>Specialist School for Children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs</li><li> 80- 95 per day</li><li>Headington, Oxford</li><li>Restorative Practice</li><li>Shadow Psychologists and Therapists</li><li>Child Mental Health Support Assistant</li></ul>The school provides an alternative education for children who have social &amp; emotional difficulties such as anxiety and school refusal due to developmental trauma and adverse childhood experiences, as well as specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia. The Youth Worker will be supporting children who come to us often feeling confused, with low self-esteem and disengaged from schooling. Your role as a Youth Mental Health Worker is to give them an education that is tailored to their individual needs, enabling and empowering them to understand that 'great minds think differently', to gain confidence in themselves and progress their learning.This is a progressive, compassionate, values-based school with a strong ethos and a highly skilled team who are passionate about what they do. Your priority as a Youth Mental Health Worker will be the children's social, emotional and mental health development.The Youth Mental Health Worker ideally will have a degree in a related field or experience working with young people. Many of the children have experienced trauma and require someone with resilience and an open-mind to support their mental health challenges.To apply for this Youth Mental Health Worker position please apply to this advert directly.Interviews will be commencing this week.Youth Mental Health Worker - Headington, Oxford

Youth Worker - Headington, Oxford

Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant - ReadingAspiring Educational Psychologist role Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! ASAP StartSocial, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex NeedsPrimary PhaseAre you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues?Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists? An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Reading in Berkshire are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Ideally the Graduate will have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology but other subjects will also be considered. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Reading in Berkshire and the role is full-time starting ASAP or in September 2023. The SEN children are aged 4 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a similar field will also be considered (e.g. Psychology, Criminology etc).This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for any Psychology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher. The SEMH School is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!<ul><li>SEN Teaching Assistant</li><li>Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist</li><li>Social and Emotional Mental Health Support</li><li>ASAP Start</li><li>Reading, Berkshire</li><li> 80- 95 per day</li><li>Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm</li><li>Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates</li></ul>The SEN children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although SEMH is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please contact ASAP or apply direct to this advert.Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant - Reading

Mental Health Assistant - Reading

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Mental Health Assistant A fantastic opportunity has recently popped up for a mental health assistant to join a supportive team in a specialist school in Oxford.The students in this setting have all been identified as struggling with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). They are between the ages of 4 and 11 and have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences. These experience have led them to have mental health struggles, which contributes to nervous system dysregulation. This lovely school are looking for people to come in and support their students in processing their thoughts and feelings and regulating their emotions.The class teacher have specialized interventions, designed to meet the needs of the children and meet them where they are. The interventions are in place to build upon their skills, promote their independence and promote their overall mental health and wellbeing.This mental health school are based in Oxford and offer their students the best help they can, but they are looking to add someone to their team who can facilitate a high level of care and compassion for their students.Individuals who would do really well in a role like this would have the following qualities:<ul><li>Compassionate</li><li>Patient</li><li>Have a good understanding of the importance of safeguarding</li><li>Have a positive attitude</li></ul>This is a great route for people who are looking to embark on a career that joins together mental health, psychology and education. Psychology graduates, criminology graduates and those with backgrounds in art, music or sport are especially encouraged to apply.Experience in a role like this would be beneficial to any career you plan to embark on.Key information<ul><li>Mental Health Assistant </li><li>Oxford </li><li> 85 - 95 per day</li><li>September Start </li><li>Great opportunity for psychology graduates </li><li>Psychology meets education </li><li>Great travel links </li></ul>If you would like to interview or trial, please apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted should you be short-listed.Mental Health Assistant - Oxford - September Start - Psychology Graduates

Mental Health Assistant

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Mental Health Support Worker - £25,325 - £27,378 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends Service Scrutton Close, Oxford. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Scrutton Close! The Scrutton Close team focus on supporting clients within their own accommodation. Staff offer a high level of support, and work closely with clients to achieve their personal goals and gain increased independence before taking the next step in their journey. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing person-centred support to residents with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs &amp; alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Support workers work with residents to enable them to achieve and sustain a rewarding life in the community. Working proactively with residents to promote independence, well-being and ability to manage their own mental health. Staff are responsible for ensuring safety is always maintained though good housing management, risk assessment and health &amp; safety practice. Supporting people to maintain tenancies, look after their homes and develop daily living skills. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Some of the core duties include: <ul> <li>Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation.</li> <li>Foster a supportive and empowering environment that promotes residents' independence.</li> <li>Support and monitor clients physical and mental health through key working and ensuring access where appropriate to primary health services or liaising with mental health services.</li> <li>Support clients to attend appointments where required.</li> <li>Ensure daily paperwork is completed.</li> <li>Support the Service Manager to achieve monthly service</li> <li>Comply with all Health and Safety measures to keep residents, visitors, colleagues and yourself safe.</li> <li>Work with all residents using a trauma informed approach using the 6 principles of trauma informed care: Safety, Trust, Choice, Collaboration, Empowerment and Cultural Consideration </li> <li>Promote family, friend and carers engagement, ensuring they are involved in their loved one s support and given information about the service.</li> </ul> The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: <ul> <li>GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent)</li> <li>A commitment to undertake continual personal development including completing the Care Certificate</li> <li>IT literate with experience using MS Office packages.</li> <li>Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening.</li> <li>Ability to provide non-judgemental, emotional and practical support to residents.</li> <li>A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.</li> <li>Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional integrity working to Response s vision, mission and values</li> <li>Ability to follow health and safety procedures.</li> <li>Demonstrate respect for difference and diversity</li> </ul> What We Offer: <ul> <li>33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) </li> <li>Blue Light card and other discounted shopping</li> <li>Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling </li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme </li> <li>Enhanced family friendly leave</li> <li>Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave </li> <li>£500 refer a friend bonus scheme </li> <li>Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments</li> <li>Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS</li> <li>Free flu jabs</li> <li>Free DBS application</li> </ul> You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 13/06/2025 Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Mental Health Support Worker,Scrutton Close,Oxford

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Peer Support Worker Apprentice - Ashurst PICU Ward - Oxford

Behaviour Mentor Milton Keynes May 2025 Start Training Provided No Sponsorship Offered Primary, Secondary or SEN Specialist Schools Milton Keynes AreaThe Role:Supply Desk is proud to be working with a range of highly regarded schools in the Milton Keynes area, all of which are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for students. These schools are currently seeking dedicated Behaviour Mentors to support children who may face social, emotional, or behavioural challenges that impact their learning and development.The students may need support with:<ul> <li> Understanding and following instructions</li><li> Managing emotions and reactions in a classroom environment</li><li> Building positive relationships with peers and adults</li><li> Developing routines and personal organisation</li><li> Improving confidence and engagement in lessons</li></ul> Responsibilities include:<ul> <li> Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis to manage behaviour and stay on task</li><li> Building trust and positive relationships with students</li><li> Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to implement behaviour strategies</li><li> Assisting in delivering targeted interventions</li><li> Monitoring and recording progress and behavioural developments</li></ul> The ideal candidate will be:<ul> <li> Patient, empathetic, and approachable</li><li> Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning</li><li> Comfortable working with children with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour</li><li> Able to commit to regular, full- or part-time working days</li><li> Possessing a valid DBS on the update service, or willing to apply for one</li></ul> Why work with Supply Desk?We are a trusted partner of Buckinghamshire Council and offer:<ul> <li> Competitive pay rates</li><li> Access to professional development and training</li><li> A pension contribution scheme</li><li> A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement</li></ul> Apply Now:To express your interest, please send your CV to: (url removed) Or call Joel on (phone number removed) for more informationSupply Desk also offers a £100 Golden Hello for successful referrals of teachers or teaching assistants. Get in touch for more details!For more about us, visit: (url removed)

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