Psychology Graduate Support Assistant

6 days ago


Reading, United Kingdom Academics Ltd Full time

Job Title: Aspiring Psychologist/Therapist

Job Type: Full-time, Contract

Company: Academics Ltd

Location: Reading

Job Description:

We are seeking a recent Psychology or Criminology graduate to join our support team as a Mental Health Support Specialist. This is an ideal role for a graduate hoping to become a trained Psychologist in the future, with a genuine interest in supporting children with psychological needs.

The students we work with come from diverse backgrounds, with some facing challenges related to trauma, neglect, attachment issues, and anxiety. They require support to help manage their emotions in a healthy manner, enabling them to regulate and process their feelings, and cope independently in the future.

As a Mental Health Support Specialist, you will collaborate with our experienced staff members to educate the pupils, manage challenging behaviors, and work on a one-to-one basis to ensure they are on task. You will also play a role in identifying potential triggers for the pupils in regard to their trauma and mental health needs.

This is the perfect opportunity for a Psychology Graduate to build their experience working with children who need psychological support. You will help facilitate various therapeutic techniques, as well as employing restorative practices aimed at promoting mental well-being. You will also have the chance to work alongside Psychologists and Therapists based at our school, setting you aside from other graduates.

The ideal candidate will be proactive and friendly, with a passion for mental health. Any previous experience working with children and/or adults with additional needs would be beneficial.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with staff members to educate pupils and manage challenging behaviors
  • Work on a one-to-one basis with pupils to ensure they are on task
  • Identify potential triggers for pupils in regard to their trauma and mental health needs
  • Facilitate various therapeutic techniques and employ restorative practices
  • Work alongside Psychologists and Therapists to promote mental well-being

Requirements:

  • Recent Psychology or Criminology graduate
  • Passion for mental health and working with children
  • Previous experience working with children and/or adults with additional needs (desirable)


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