Aspiring Psychologist

Are you a Psychology graduate? Are you hoping to become a qualified Psychologist or Therapist in the future? Are you interested in supporting children with mental health needs?

• Position:
  Mental Health Teaching Assistant
• Location:
  
  Melksham
• Salary: £85 to £100 per day
• Start Date:
  
  Immediate

A specialist school just outside of Melksham is looking for a recent graduate to join their team as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant. You will support vulnerable children and teenagers who have been diagnosed with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for an aspiring psychologist to build their experience in mental health support, promoting the opportunity for further study or training in the future.

• Work directly with children with a range of mental health challenges, including additional learning difficulties such as Autism and ADHD, or behavioural challenges.
• Provide both academic support and emotional guidance.
• Assist students in developing essential skills such as emotional literacy, self-regulation, positive social interactions, and resilience.
• Learn and implement psychological support strategies such as CBT, behaviour support plans and restorative practices.

• Recent graduate in Psychology.
• Resilient, supportive, and open-minded.
• Ready to start immediately.
• Will receive training in safeguarding and de-escalation techniques.

If you are interested in this position, apply today with your CV. The school is looking for a graduate who meets these expectations.