Aspiring Psychologist - Emotional and Mental Health Support

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education firm is seeking an Emotional and Mental Health Support Assistant in Reading. You will support vulnerable children facing various mental health challenges. This full-time role offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience while making a significant difference. Interested candidates should apply ASAP as interviews are already taking place.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with mental health needs.
• Experience working with vulnerable children is desirable but not essential.
• Background in sports, art, or drama is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Directly help children manage and cope with their mental health.
• Support and shadow the class teacher.
• Provide 1:1 support for SEN students.
• Help run exciting lessons.

Skills

Supporting mental health

Experience with children

Resilience

Behavioral management

Education

Relevant graduate degree

Job description

Aspiring Psychologist - Emotional and Mental Health Support Assistant

Are you an individual who is passionate about supporting children with their mental health needs? If so…

Responsibilities

• A really rewarding position has become available for an Emotional and Mental Health support assistant to work in a school in Reading.
• This is an excellent position to gain valuable experience whilst also making a huge difference to the lives of vulnerable children.
• These students struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD and various other mood disorders. They need a positive and safe environment to learn and grow.
• As an emotional and mental health support assistant you will directly help children manage and cope with their emotions and mental health.
• You will support and shadow the class teacher, provide 1:1 support for SEN students, help run exciting lessons and may need to handle behavioural management.
• The role suits someone who is resilient and confident in supporting young people with challenging mental health needs. It is a great opportunity for aspiring psychologists, social workers, therapists and counsellors.
• Experience working with vulnerable children is desirable but not essential. A background in sports, art or drama, or a relevant graduate degree, is an advantage.

Key Details

• Job title: Emotional and Mental Health Support Assistant
• Role type: Aspiring Psychologist
• Location: Reading
• Start date: ASAP
• Pay: £80 – £100 per day
• Hours: Full‑time, Mon – Fri
• Specialist areas: SEMH, Autism, Mental Health, Complex needs

Interviews are happening as soon as this week, so get in touch ASAP if you’re interested. You can apply directly through this advert.

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