Psychology Graduate (Mental Health Support Assistant)
Psychology Graduate (Mental Health Support Assistant)
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 Secondary-School children who have distressing and above average levels of emotional stress.
Based at one of our supportive partner schools in Mitcham, you will work under the guidance of an experienced SENCO and receive ongoing training and development throughout your role.
Working in-class and providing small group support in an adjacent learning space, you will be tasked with improving the academic, social and emotional development of students with SEND and SEMH needs.
Psychology Graduate (Mental Health Support Assistant) | Job Summary- Initial 1-Year contract commencing throughout September 2024
- FTE £25,000 [Pro-rata to £18,500 term-time only]
- Mainstream Secondary School in Mitcham
- £480 per week | £96 per day | Paid weekly on a PAYE basis
- Providing support to 11-16 year olds with SEND and SEMH needs
- Contract extensions available for those wanting to remain at the school beyond initial contract
- Ideal role for aspiring Teachers / Psychologists / Counsellors / Wellbeing PractitionersPsychology 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.
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 Mitcham. 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.
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