Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support Worker

Academics Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker for a Maidenhead based specialist school. You will work with students to support emotional, social and personal development, helping them access learning and engage with school life.

The role offers hands-on experience in a therapeutic educational setting with a start ASAP and daily rate between £90 and £110. A psychology graduate with empathy and resilience will thrive in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduate seeks practical experience with children and young people.
• Experience with mental health, emotional and behavioural needs is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions to help students regulate emotions.
• Apply therapeutic techniques to support mental health needs.
• Support classroom learning and collaborate with staff.
• Monitor progress and feed back to the team.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and positive social skills.

Skills

Emotional regulation

Coping strategies

Resilience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support Worker

About the Role

• This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist school in Maidenhead who are looking for a Mental Health Support Worker, gaining valuable experience in a therapeutic educational environment.
• You will work closely with students in the classroom, supporting their emotional, social and personal development while helping them access learning and engage positively with school life.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering targeted interventions: Supporting students to develop emotional regulation, coping strategies, resilience and positive social skills.
• Using therapeutic techniques: Applying appropriate therapeutic approaches and strategies to help students manage their emotions, behaviour and mental health needs.
• Supporting students in the classroom: Working alongside teaching staff and other professionals to create a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment.
• Promoting emotional wellbeing: Helping children and young people understand their emotions, build confidence and develop healthy ways of managing challenges.
• Understanding behaviour: Recognising potential triggers, identifying patterns and using proactive strategies to support positive outcomes.
• Monitoring progress: Observing students' responses to interventions, recording progress and feeding back to the wider team to help inform ongoing support.

Who We're Looking For

• Individuals who are keen to gain practical experience working directly with children and young people with additional mental health, emotional and behavioural needs.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient individual who can build positive relationships with young people facing complex challenges.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why Apply?

• Turn your academic knowledge of psychology into practical skills that make a real difference.
• Develop experience beyond university through direct, meaningful work with young people.
• Learn how psychological theory, therapeutic techniques and targeted interventions can support emotional wellbeing and development.

Key Information

• Maidenhead based specialist school
• ASAP Start
• 90 - 110 per day
• Full time role
• Amazing hands on experience

If you're a Psychology graduate looking for an opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in child and adolescent mental health, we'd love to hear from you! Those with a genuine passion for supporting students are also encouraged to apply!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.