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An established SEN school in West Berkshire is seeking aspiring Psychologists to join as SEMH Teaching Assistants. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supporting young people with emotional and mental health needs. As an SEMH TA, you will work closely with students, helping them navigate challenges related to trauma and anxiety while collaborating with experienced staff. This position not only provides valuable insights into the psychological needs of young individuals but also fosters a rewarding career path in psychology. If you are proactive, friendly, and passionate about mental health, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Graduates with a passion for psychology and mental health support are encouraged to apply.
Experience with young children or adults with additional needs is beneficial.

Support students on a one-to-one basis to help them regulate their emotions.
Collaborate with teachers and professionals to provide tailored education.

Resilience

Passion for Mental Health

Ability to Support Young People

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Aspiring Psychologists – SEMH Teaching Assistant

ASAP Start/March - Newbury

Would you like to gain an insight into the psychological needs of young people? Are you looking to follow a career in Psychology?

A well-established SEN school in the West Berkshire district is looking for graduates to take on the role of a Social, Emotional, Mental Health Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA). This would be a perfect platform for a graduate hoping to become a qualified Psychologist in their future career, with a genuine passion for supporting young people with psychological needs.

This school’s student population comes from diverse backgrounds, with some facing differing challenges related to neglect, trauma, and anxiety. These young people require consistency and support to help regulate their emotions and process their thoughts and feelings. The successful SEMH TA will help students to approach these challenges in a healthy manner; therefore, they will need to be resilient, passionate, and enthusiastic about mental health support.

The SEMH TA will work on a one-to-one basis to ensure students are on task while collaborating with the class teacher, on-site professionals, and other experienced staff to provide tailored education. As an SEMH TA, you will play a role in identifying and addressing possible triggers for the pupils concerning their trauma and psychological needs. The role will also include facilitating different therapeutic techniques with the goal of promoting students’ mental well-being. This opportunity is an amazing chance for psychology graduates to work alongside and receive advice from Psychologists and Therapists based at the school! This experience will be highly rewarding in your Psychology career due to its practical and interactive nature.

Key Details:

Aspiring Psychologist
Social Emotional Mental Health TA
ASAP Start
£80 to £95 DAILY RATE
NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE

The ideal Psychology Graduate will be proactive, friendly, and approachable, with a keen interest in pursuing a career in Mental Health Support. Any previous experience working with young children or adults with additional needs would be beneficial but not crucial.

If you feel confident that this role could be for you, please apply with your updated CV to register your interest today!

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