Aspiring Psychotherapist

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

Job summary

A specialized educational institution near Woking is seeking an Aspiring Psychotherapist to support students with social and emotional challenges. The role involves working closely with teachers to enhance the well-being of children and providing hands-on experience in a therapeutic setting. Candidates should demonstrate empathy, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for helping children achieve their potential. The position offers a competitive daily rate and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent on-site education and training

Support and CPD provided

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about helping children and young people.
• Able to remain calm and resilient in stressful situations.
• Strong communication and listening skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
• Identify risks and needs of children and escalate when necessary.
• Build strong relationships to increase engagement and attainment.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

High levels of empathy

Ability to build robust relationships

Motivated and enthusiastic

Education

Degree in Psychology, Criminology, or related field

Job description

Overview

Aspiring Psychotherapist - Woking - Graduates and Trainees – Mental Health – SEN – Psychology – Criminology – Sociology – Graduate

Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children who have been exposed to traumas and adverse childhood experiences?

Are you passionate about restorative approaches?

Woking - Aspiring Psychotherapist

The School

We are looking for a dedicated Aspiring Psychotherapist to work in this small, specialist school near Woking. All students have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and associated challenging behaviours. The school has a deep focus on addressing the educational, social and therapeutic needs of students, focusing on individual happiness and well-being where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. A fantastic opportunity for an Aspiring Youth Justice Worker.

Role Details

This Aspiring Psychotherapist role will give graduates and trainees essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings – the perfect opportunity if you are thinking of a career in prison, rehabilitation, probation, or youth justice services. Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, this Aspiring Youth Worker role is an amazing opportunity for Criminology and Psychology Graduates. The role will give you hands-on experience working with vulnerable children; and through building strong, robust relationships, you will increase the engagement, attainment and life chances of children.

Responsibilities

• You will be working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges and traumas. Some children / young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary. Many of the children face various barriers in life and are more ‘at risk’ of negative outcomes.

Person Specification

• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Able to build confidence and motivation
• Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work

Details

• ASAP start
• £89-£105 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-3.30pm, term time only
• Must be able to travel to Woking or surrounding areas
• Excellent on-site education and training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
• You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Application

Apply now or contact Sam Price at Academics Ltd, if you are interested in the Pastoral Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist role:

01483 366 435
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