Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support

Academics Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in Maidenhead is seeking a Psychology Graduate for the role of Mental Health Support in a primary school. The role involves assisting students with their classwork, creating a friendly learning environment, and helping with lesson preparations. Candidates should be calm, compassionate, and patient. An enhanced DBS check is required, and the position offers £85 - £95 per day during term time with an ASAP start. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience.

Qualifications

• Must be calm and compassionate, with a good personality.
• Must be patient and supportive for students with additional learning needs.
• Must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

Responsibilities

• Support students struggling with classwork.
• Prepare lesson materials and maintain the classroom environment.
• Listen to children read and practice phonics.

Skills

Calm and compassionate personality

Problem solving

Experience working with children

Patience

Understanding of safeguarding in schools

Job description

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support

Are you passionate about helping set up young people for success? Are you keen to make a difference while also gaining valuable and rewarding experience?

A fantastic opportunity has recently become available for a Psychology Graduate in a primary school in Maidenhead. The school are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

The role as a Mental Health Support

• To support students who struggle with their class work
• Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment
• To provide support to the class teacher
• To help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boards
• To keep the classroom a tidy and presentable environment
• To encourage children to do their best
• Help manage classroom behaviour
• Listen to the children read and practice their phonics

The successful Mental Health Support

• You will need to be calm and compassionate. Personality is everything!
• You must be able to take initiative well and problem solve
• Have some experience working with children, desirable but not essential
• You must be patient. Some students struggle with additional learning needs and need someone supportive to help them get through the school day
• You must understand the importance of safeguarding in schools
• Must have an enhanced DBS Check or be willing to apply for one
• Must have right to live/work in the UK – we do not offer sponsorships

If you do not have a DBS certificate – we can support your application.

Key information

• Mental Health Support
• Oxford
• Primary School
• 85 – 95 per day
• Term time only
• ASAP start

This is a wonderful opportunity to support those learners that need extra assistance while also gaining valuable classroom experience. This will surely be a great stepping stone should you want to explore a career in education.

You will also benefit from this role if you are looking for a challenge and keen to try something new.

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support - Maidenhead- ASAP Start