Graduate Opportunity - Mental Health Experience - Psychology and Criminology
A fantastic Specialist School in Salisbury is looking for a recent Graduate (Psychology or Criminology preferred) to join their team and help support pupils facing mental health and emotional difficulties, as well as trauma.
In this role, you will work alongside specialist staff and teachers to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Some pupils may have suffered adverse childhood experiences and trauma. You will play a key role in identifying their needs and triggers, helping them to overcome their difficulties.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils both in and outside the classroom. You will provide consistency, develop trusted relationships with the students, and help them feel safe, secure, and empowered. You will also encourage students to make positive decisions, reduce anti-social behaviors, and increase academic performance through trauma-informed practices.
By engaging with the therapeutic and restorative practices delivered at the school, you will gain valuable first-hand experience needed to train as a Psychologist, Therapist, Counsellor, or Social Worker in the future. This position is open to individuals who are confident, bubbly, and passionate about helping vulnerable children, with a caring nature.
Previous experience working with children or vulnerable adults is beneficial, as well as knowledge of Psychology or Criminology.
* Position: Teaching Assistant - Mental Health/Trauma
* Location: Salisbury
* Focus: Mental Health & Trauma Support
* Type: Graduate Opportunity
* Salary: £80 to £90 per day
If you are interested in this role, please apply today!
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