Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support Worker

• This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist school in Maidenhead who are looking for a Mental Health Support Worker
  , gaining valuable experience in a therapeutic educational environment.
• You will work closely with students in the classroom, supporting their emotional, social and personal development while helping them access learning and engage positively with school life.

• Delivering targeted interventions:
  Supporting students to develop emotional regulation, coping strategies, resilience and positive social skills.
• Using therapeutic techniques:
  Applying appropriate therapeutic approaches and strategies to help students manage their emotions, behaviour and mental health needs.
• Supporting students in the classroom:
  Working alongside teaching staff and other professionals to create a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment.
• Promoting emotional wellbeing:
  Helping children and young people understand their emotions, build confidence and develop healthy ways of managing challenges.
• Understanding behaviour:
  Recognising potential triggers, identifying patterns and using proactive strategies to support positive outcomes.
• Monitoring progress:
  Observing students' responses to interventions, recording progress and feeding back to the wider team to help inform ongoing support.

• Individuals who are keen to gain practical experience working directly with children and young people with additional mental health, emotional and behavioural needs.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient individual who can build positive relationships with young people facing complex challenges.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Turn your academic knowledge of psychology into practical skills that make a real difference.
• Develop experience beyond university through direct, meaningful work with young people.
• Learn how psychological theory, therapeutic techniques and targeted interventions can support emotional wellbeing and development.

• Maidenhead based specialist school
• ASAP Start
• Full time role
• Amazing hands on experience

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.