Psychology Graduate – Mental Health Teaching Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Oxford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£100 / hour
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Mental Health Support Behaviour Management Classroom Support Emotional Regulation Phonics Instruction Lesson Preparation Adaptability Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Psychology Graduate – Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Recruiter: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] | Location: Oxford | Salary: £89 - £100 per day | Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Do you want an opportunity to make a difference and support students with mental health needs? Do you want valuable experience to add to your CV?

This Mental Health Teaching Assistant role in a highly regarded specialist setting in Oxford involves supporting learners with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will help ensure they have the necessary tools to support their nervous systems and regulate their emotions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide general classroom support to the class teacher
  • Help manage general classroom behaviour
  • Assist with lesson preparation
  • Keep the classroom tidy
  • Listen to students read and practice their phonics
  • Provide extra support to children with learning difficulties

Ideal Candidate

  • Calm, compassionate, and confident
  • Takes initiative and adapts approach to match children's needs
  • Experience working with children is beneficial but not essential
  • Personality is most important – confident and bubbly
  • Working towards a career in psychology, education or related field

Key Information

  • Mental Health Teaching Assistant
  • Oxford
  • Primary School
  • £89 - £100 per day
  • ASAP Start
  • Term time only
  • Small class sizes
  • Good travel links

How to Apply

Apply now as interviews are taking place as soon as next week! Contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at [contact hidden] or apply online through the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] website. Contact: Natasha Vieira.

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