Psychology Graduate

Academics Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Psychology Graduate for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant role at a Mental Health School in Maidenhead. This position involves supporting children aged 5-11 with complex emotional and mental health needs. The ideal candidate must have a degree in Psychology or a related field and possess enthusiasm and adaptability. Opportunities for mentoring and professional development alongside on-site therapists are included. Start date is ASAP, with a competitive daily rate of £85-£105.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology or a related field such as Criminology.
• Experience supporting children with special educational needs.
• Ability to work proactively and use own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN children with complex mental health needs.
• Work alongside therapists and psychologists.
• Assist in classrooms from Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm.

Skills

Support for children with trauma

Understanding of complex needs

Enthusiasm and passion for teaching

Proactive and adaptable

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Level 3 qualifications

Job description

Overview

Psychology Graduate — SEN Teaching Assistant in a Trauma/Mental Health School

Are you interested in supporting children with adverse childhood experiences and trauma?

Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Learning Disabilities?

Role and setting

One of the top schools for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs are looking for a Psychology Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with complex mental health needs. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The Mental Health School is in Maidenhead. The SEN children are aged 5 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a similar field will also be considered (e.g. Psychology, Criminology etc). The role is full-time and long-term, with interviews commencing ASAP.

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for any Psychology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.

The Mental Health School is looking for a Psychology Graduate who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. This is a fantastic opportunity for any aspiring teachers, educational/occupational/clinical psychologists or therapists.

Responsibilities

• SEN Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduates
• Trauma and Mental Health
• ASAP Start
• Maidenhead
• 85- 105 per day
• Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm
• Ideal for Psychology Graduates

The SEN children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.

Psychology Graduates - SEN Teaching Assistant - Maidenhead- ASAP Start