Aspiring Psychologists - Swindon

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site

Job description

Aspiring Psychologists – SEMH Teaching Assistant

ASAP Start

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

A well-established SEN school in the Swindon district is recruiting graduates for a Social, Emotional, Mental Health Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA) to join their support staff team and aid their students in coping with social, emotional, and mental health needs. 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 approach these challenges in a healthy manner, therefore will need to be resilient, passionate, and enthusiastic about mental health support.

As an SEMH TA, you 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. You will play a role in identifying and addressing possible triggers for the pupils regarding their trauma and psychological needs. The role will also include facilitating different therapeutic techniques to promote 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 Information:

1. Aspiring Psychologist
2. Social Emotional Mental Health TA
3. ASAP Start
4. £80 to £95 daily wage
5. Swindon

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!