Are you a recent Psychology Graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in mental health, behaviour support and special education? Are you considering a future career in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Counselling?
If so, this full-time opportunity could be the ideal next step.
A specialist school in Reading is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic graduate to join their team immediately as a SEMH Teaching Assistant. This long-term role offers invaluable experience supporting children and teenagers with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a therapeutic and structured learning environment.
As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support students with a range of additional needs including trauma, OCD, anxiety, low self-esteem, attachment difficulties, emotional dysregulation and behaviour challenges. Many pupils have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and benefit from a nurturing, specialist setting focused on emotional wellbeing and resilience.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing classroom and 1:1 support to students.
Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour management.
Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
Assisting with therapeutic and restorative interventions.
Helping students access learning and achieve personal goals.
Working closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff.This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to build hands-on experience in a mental health and behavioural setting. The school are seeking a graduate who is confident, proactive, with a calm and supportive outlook. Previous experience working with children and/or vulnerable individuals would be beneficial, but not essential.
Psychology Graduate
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Reading
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
£90 to £100 per day
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