Location
Wantage
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Contract | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
26/09/2025
Closing date
17/10/2025
Mental Health Support Assistant
Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £89.00 - £100.00 per day
Are you passionate about helping children with special educational needs (SEN) and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges? A friendly primary school in Wantage is looking for a caring and proactive Mental Health Support Assistant to join their team.
You will work closely with teachers to support children with extra needs, helping them feel valued and able to do their best. This is a great role for anyone with experience working with SEN or SEMH pupils, or for graduates and aspiring teachers or psychologists wanting practical experience in a mainstream primary school.
Key details:
* Based in Wantage, Oxfordshire
* Full-time, long-term role
* Supporting children with SEN and SEMH in the classroom
* Opportunity to develop skills in behaviour management, SEN support, and pastoral care
We are looking for someone who:
* Is patient, empathetic, and positive
* Is passionate about making a difference in children's lives
* Has experience with SEN/SEMH (preferred) or transferable skills from care, psychology, or youth work
If you want to make a real impact and grow your skills, please send your CV to apply.
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