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Psychology Graduate - SEMH TA

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Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6BZ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Melksham is ideal for Psychology Graduates seeking hands-on experience in mental health and special education.
  • The position involves working with children and teenagers facing mental health challenges, including trauma, OCD, anxiety, and low self-esteem.
  • Candidates should possess a passion for mental health and helping others, while previous experience with children or adults with additional needs is beneficial but not essential.
  • This entry-level position offers a salary of £20,000 per year and requires no prior experience, making it suitable for recent graduates.
  • The role provides an excellent opportunity for those considering careers in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or Counselling.

Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in mental health and special education?

This full-time, long-term role in a specialist school for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs is ideal for a Psychology Graduate looking to develop practical skills in a therapeutic setting.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with children and teenagers with a range of mental health challenges, including trauma, OCD, anxiety, attachment dysregulation and low self-esteem. Many of the students have experienced adverse childhood experienced (ACEs), and therefore cope best in a specialist setting which fosters coping strategies and emotional resilience.

You will collaborate with the schools teaching team, therapists and support staff to deliver specialist education and interventions that help boost each students' learning, as well as their personal and emotional development. You will also help with behaviour management through positive relationship building.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone considering a career in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Counselling. Not only will you gain hands-on experience supporting children with diverse mental health needs, you will also develop skills in therapeutic and restorative interventions.

Previous experience working with children and/or adults with additional needs, would be beneficial but not essential. A passion for mental health and helping others is crucial!

  • Psychology Graduate - SEMH Teaching Assistant
  • Melksham
  • Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30
  • Immediate Start Available
  • Entry Level Position

Are you interested in this role? Do not hesitate, apply today!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.