Psychologist

Academics Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist academic institution in Thatcham is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant. This role is ideal for recent graduates or aspiring psychologists who wish to gain relevant experience in mental health support by working directly with children facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Candidates should be resilient, supportive, and able to start immediately. The position offers a salary of £85 to £95 per day, along with valuable experience in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate looking to gain experience in mental health support.
• Aspiring psychologist or therapist with a supportive and open-minded attitude.
• Ability to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children facing mental health challenges.
• Provide academic support and emotional guidance.
• Support psychological strategies and participate in training.

Skills

Emotional literacy

Self-regulation

Positive social interactions

Resilience

Education

Recent graduate

Aspiring psychologist or therapist

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Profile

• 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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