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Psychology Graduate (Mental Health Support Assistant)

Ribbons and Reeves Limited
Posted 11 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Coulsdon, Surrey CR5, England

Salary

£18,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This role is for a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Support Assistant at a primary school in Coulsdon, focusing on supporting children with emotional stress and SEND needs.
  • The position offers an initial one-year contract starting in November 2024, with a salary of £25,000 per annum, pro-rata to £18,500 for term-time only.
  • The role involves working with children aged 4-11, providing in-class and small group support, and requires a motivated individual ready to embrace challenges.
  • Previous experience in the mental health field is advantageous, and the role is ideal for those aspiring to become teachers, psychologists, or wellbeing practitioners.
  • Contract extensions may be available for those wishing to continue beyond the initial contract.
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 Primary-School children who have distressing and above average levels of emotional stress.

Based at one of our supportive partner schools in Coulsdon, you will work under the guidance of a qualified 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 November 2024
  • FTE £25,000 [Pro-rata to £18,500 term-time only]
  • Mainstream Primary School in Coulsdon
  • £480 per week | £96 per day | Paid weekly on a PAYE basis
  • Providing support to 4-11 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 Practitioners
Psychology Graduate (Mental Health Support Assistant) | Job Description
  • Providing classroom support to 4-11 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 Londons 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 Coulsdon. 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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