Aspiring Psychologist

Academics Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization near Reading is seeking a recent Psychology or Criminology graduate to join their team. You will work with students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges, helping to facilitate therapeutic techniques and support their well-being. This is a great opportunity for those aspiring to become trained Psychologists. Salary ranges from £85 to £95 per day, with an ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Graduated in Psychology or Criminology.
• Experience working with children and/or adults with additional needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers and staff to educate pupils.
• Manage challenging behaviours and ensure pupils are on task.
• Identify triggers related to trauma and mental health needs.
• Facilitate therapeutic techniques for promoting well-being.
• Work alongside Psychologists and Therapists.

Skills

Proactive

Friendly

Resilient

Passion for mental health

Education

Recent Psychology or Criminology graduate

Job description

Overview

A Specialist School just outside of Reading are looking for a recent Psychology or Criminology graduate to join their support team and work with their students coping with social, emotional and mental health needs. This is an ideal role for a graduate hoping to become a trained Psychologist in the future, with a genuine interest in supporting children with psychological needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the class teacher and other experienced staff members to educate the pupils.
• Help to manage any challenging behaviours that arise, as well as working on a one-to-one basis to ensure they are on task.
• Play a role in identifying potential triggers for the pupils in regard to their trauma and mental health needs.
• Facilitate various therapeutic techniques, as well as employing restorative practices aimed at promoting mental well-being.
• Work alongside Psychologists and Therapists based at the school, setting you aside from other graduates.

Requirements / Ideal Candidate

• Recent Psychology or Criminology graduate
• Proactive and friendly, with a passion for mental health
• Resilient, supportive and passionate about mental health support
• Any previous experience working with children and/or adults with additional needs would be beneficial

Aspiring Psychologist / Mental Health Support Worker role with ASAP start. Salary: £85 to £95 per day. Location: Reading.