Aspiring Psychologist: Student Mental Health Support

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

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.