Psychology Graduate - Headington Are you looking for an opportunity that will allow you to make a difference? Are you looking for a role that will set you up with amazing experience? A fantastic role has recently become available our highly regarded specialist school in Headington. This incredible setting look after children who have been excluded from education or those who struggle to maintain a place in mainstream education. Many of these children also have co-existing issues such as social, emotional and mental health needs, with some also dealing with barriers to their learning. These students are facing trauma and neglect which negatively impacts their learning. The school need a mental health assistant to support their students in their day to day activities. The students that attend this school are primary and secondary ages. Each child has a personalised educational and health care plan and individual intervention plans designed to help them thrive. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will be part of ensuring that they are able to complete their academic work while also helping them navigate through their emotions. You will also play a part in helping them learn functional life skills, helping them be as independent as possible. What you can expect as a Mental Health Assistant: Deliver specific interventions that have been designed with the student, their needs and goals in mind De-escalate any meltdowns and behaviour that may occur Help the children work through ..... full job details .....