Aspiring Psychologist – Mental Health Support - Headington

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

Job summary

A specialist school in Headington is seeking an Aspiring Psychologist to join their team as Mental Health Support. This full-time role is crucial for assisting students, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other learning difficulties. Responsibilities include implementing individualized intervention plans and facilitating healthy coping strategies. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain experience in education and psychology while making a significant impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Ability to model healthy coping strategies.
• Commitment to fostering inclusion in education.

Responsibilities

• Support students with mental health and learning needs.
• Implement individual intervention plans.
• Work closely with students 1 to 1 or in small groups.

Skills

Psychology Related Experience

Mental Health Interventions

Ability to work with diverse age groups

Job description

Aspiring Psychologist – Mental Health Support - Headington

An amazing specialist school in Headington are looking for someone to join their team asap!

The details:

• A specialist setting catering for students aged 4 to 16 – a wide age range!
• The main need the students present with is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• There are also overlapping needs, such as mental health and social and emotional needs.
• The school focus on a very child centred approach – ensuring that each child feels supported and able to access their education in the same way as their peers
• Each student has their own dedicated intervention plan, specifically set out with their own targets
• The role includes working with a student, or a small group of students, 1 to 1
• You will ensure that all students are following their intervention plans, while supporting them with reaching their individual targets and age-appropriate milestones!
• You will also support their mental health by modelling healthy coping strategies and helping them work through their emotions

Many of the students at this school have a difficult time accessing their education. This school place a huge importance on ensuring that every child feels included, and that they are getting the most from their education!

The experience you will gain from a setting like this is second to none! Not only will you have the opportunity to work with a variety of age groups, you also have the amazing opportunity to support a variety of needs, from mental health to Autism and other learning difficulties. This experience will be sure to set you up for success if you plan to embark on a career in education or psychology.

This is also an amazing opportunity if you are simply just looking to make a difference!

Key information on the role as Mental Health Support

• Headington
• Psychology Related Experience
• ASAP Start
• Full Time
• Easily Accessible by Public Transport
• Mental Health Interventions and Individualised Support

If you would like to apply, or find out more on the above role, please apply directly to this advert.

Interviews will be taking place in the next few weeks!

Mental Health Support – Headington – ASAP Start – Full Time – Psychology Related Experience