Aspiring Psychologist

Overview

Are you a graduate? Are you hoping to become a qualified Psychologist or Therapist in the future? Are you interested in supporting children with mental health needs?

Position:
Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Location:

Thatcham
Salary: £85 to £95 per day

Start Date:

Immediate

A specialist school in Thatcham are looking for a recent graduate to join their team as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant. You will support vulnerable children and teenagers who have been diagnosed with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for an aspiring psychologist to build their experience in mental health support, promoting the opportunity for further study or training in the future.

• Work directly with children with a range of mental health challenges who may also present with additional learning difficulties such as Autism, ADHD, or behavioural challenges.
• Provide academic support and emotional guidance; help pupils develop essential skills such as emotional literacy, self-regulation, positive social interactions and resilience.
• Support the use and implementation of psychological strategies and approaches as appropriate (e.g., CBT, behaviour support plans, restorative practices).
• Participate in safeguarding and de-escalation training and apply learning to address educational, social and therapeutic needs of each student.

• Recent graduate
• Aspiring psychologist or therapist aiming to gain relevant experience in mental health support
• Resilient, supportive and open-minded with the ability to start ASAP

If you are interested in this position, apply with your CV. The school are looking for a resilient, supportive and open-minded graduate who is able to start in ASAP.

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