Therapeutic SEND Support Assistant — Psychology Grad

Envision Education; Maidenhead; In loco; GBP 21.000 - 24.000; Tempo pieno

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Free CPD courses

Long-term placements available

Descrizione del lavoro

Envision Education is seeking a Psychology Graduate for an SEND Specialist Support Assistant role in a Maidenhead school. You will support children aged 2‑19 with SEND, providing therapeutic and emotional support while developing counselling-related skills.

The role offers practical experience in mental health, trauma, and attachment work within a specialist therapeutic school setting, with ongoing training and a supportive team.

Competenze

• Degree in Psychology or a related subject.
• Genuine interest in mental health and child development.
• Interest in working with children and young people with SEND.

Mansioni

• Provide one-to-one therapeutic support to identified pupils.
• Support students with self-esteem, body image and healthy relationships.
• Co-facilitate weekly student counselling groups alongside an experienced counsellor.
• Support pupils with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and positive coping strategies.
• Help pupils experiencing anxiety, depression and other mental health difficulties.
• Gaining experience in CAMHS referrals, risk assessments and Boxall Profiles.
• Work alongside counsellors, teachers and other professionals to support pupils' needs.

Conoscenze

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Formazione

Psychology degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Envision Education is seeking a Psychology Graduate for an SEND Specialist Support Assistant role in a Maidenhead school. You will support children aged 2‑19 with SEND, providing therapeutic and emotional support while developing counselling-related skills.

The role offers practical experience in mental health, trauma, and attachment work within a specialist therapeutic school setting, with ongoing training and a supportive team.