Psychology Graduate (Mental Health Support Assistant)
Are you looking for a rewarding and purposeful job where you can positively impact the lives of young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties?
Perhaps you are an aspiring Educational Psychologist or School Counsellor looking to gain practical experience prior to going on to complete a Masters, Doctorate or Post Graduate qualification?
Look no further than this SEN Teaching Assistant role based at an inclusive and high-performing Secondary School in York.
Psychology Graduate (Mental Health Support Assistant) | Job Summary
- Initial 1-Year contract commencing ASAP until initially July 2023
- Mainstream Secondary School in York
- £400 per week | Paid PAYE
- Providing support to 11-16 year olds with SEN and SEMH needs
- Permanent contracts available from September 2023 (or before)
- Ideal role for aspiring Psychologists / Counsellors / Wellbeing Practitioners
Psychology Graduate (Mental Health Support Assistant) | Job Description
- Providing classroom support to 11-16 year olds with Autism Spectrum Condition, Speech and Communication Difficulties, ADHD and Severe Social Anxieties.
- Planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals and groups of students.
- Monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupil achievement, progress and development.
- Building core skills and supporting a strong knowledge base through a tailored approach to the individual needs of the pupils.
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with parents, carers and family.
This Psychology Graduate role will require a motivated, determined, resilient and dedicated individual who is ready to fully embrace challenge and who approaches set-backs with a positive, can-do attitude. Previous experience working within the Mental Health field will be advantageous.
Take the opportunity to secure a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Support Assistant role where you will build the self-esteem, self-worth, independence and confidence of children who have distressing and above average levels of emotional stress.
Get in contact with Ribbons & Reeves today if this Mental Health Support Assistant role sounds like exactly the type of role you have been looking for!
Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Mental Health Support role in York. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Mental Health Support Assistant role.
Psychology Graduate (Mental Health Support Assistant)