Job Opportunity: Teaching Assistant—A Launchpad for Aspiring Clinical Psychologists
Are you pursuing a career in clinical psychology and eager to gain hands-on experience that sets you apart? Join us at Realise Education's Secondary School clients as a Teaching Assistant (TA) and immerse yourself in a role that offers unparalleled insights into the developmental, emotional, and mental health needs of young people. This is your chance to make a real impact while building the skills essential for your journey toward becoming a clinical psychologist.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll support students and staff in creating a nurturing, inclusive educational environment. Your responsibilities will include: Working with students who face emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges. Providing one-on-one or small-group support tailored to individual needs. Assisting teachers in planning and delivering lessons. Supporting student well-being through active listening, empathy, and encouragement. Observing and reporting behavioral patterns to inform interventions.
Why This Role Is Ideal for Aspiring Clinical Psychologists
This role provides unique, practical experience in understanding and addressing the psychological needs of young people. Here's how it can help you: Hands-On Experience with Mental Health: Interact daily with students who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other challenges, helping you understand early psychological presentations. Developmental Psychology in Action: Observe how psychological theories play out in real-world settings, particularly in the critical stages of adolescence. Building Therapeutic Skills: Practice active listening, empathy, and non-verbal communication, laying the groundwork for clinical interactions. Safeguarding and Intervention Strategies: Learn how to identify students at risk and assist in implementing appropriate support strategies. Collaborative Practice: Work closely with pastoral care teams, counselors, and external agencies, mirroring the multidisciplinary collaboration in clinical psychology.
About You
We're looking for someone who: Has a keen interest in understanding behavior, emotions, and learning processes. Is empathetic, patient, and sensitive to the needs of others. Is an effective communicator, with the ability to connect with students and staff. Has a proactive, curious mindset and is eager to learn from a real-world educational environment. Aspires to pursue further training in clinical psychology or a related field.
What We Offer
A competitive salary. Real-world exposure to mental health challenges and interventions in an educational setting. Training and professional development opportunities tailored to aspiring clinical psychologists. A chance to observe and engage with practices such as cognitive and behavioral interventions. A supportive environment where your career goals are encouraged.
Full Enhanced DBS Disclosure and referencing required, in accordance with KCSIE, and best practice.
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Are you pursuing a career in clinical psychology and eager to gain hands-on experience that sets you apart? Join us at Realise Education's Secondary School clients as a Teaching Assistant (TA) and immerse yourself in a role that offers unparalleled insights into the developmental, emotional, and mental health needs of young people. This is your chance to make a real impact while building the skills essential for your journey toward becoming a clinical psychologist.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll support students and staff in creating a nurturing, inclusive educational environment. Your responsibilities will include: Working with students who face emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges. Providing one-on-one or small-group support tailored to individual needs. Assisting teachers in planning and delivering lessons. Supporting student well-being through active listening, empathy, and encouragement. Observing and reporting behavioral patterns to inform interventions.
Why This Role Is Ideal for Aspiring Clinical Psychologists
This role provides unique, practical experience in understanding and addressing the psychological needs of young people. Here's how it can help you: Hands-On Experience with Mental Health: Interact daily with students who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other challenges, helping you understand early psychological presentations. Developmental Psychology in Action: Observe how psychological theories play out in real-world settings, particularly in the critical stages of adolescence. Building Therapeutic Skills: Practice active listening, empathy, and non-verbal communication, laying the groundwork for clinical interactions. Safeguarding and Intervention Strategies: Learn how to identify students at risk and assist in implementing appropriate support strategies. Collaborative Practice: Work closely with pastoral care teams, counselors, and external agencies, mirroring the multidisciplinary collaboration in clinical psychology.
About You
We're looking for someone who: Has a keen interest in understanding behavior, emotions, and learning processes. Is empathetic, patient, and sensitive to the needs of others. Is an effective communicator, with the ability to connect with students and staff. Has a proactive, curious mindset and is eager to learn from a real-world educational environment. Aspires to pursue further training in clinical psychology or a related field.
What We Offer
A competitive salary. Real-world exposure to mental health challenges and interventions in an educational setting. Training and professional development opportunities tailored to aspiring clinical psychologists. A chance to observe and engage with practices such as cognitive and behavioral interventions. A supportive environment where your career goals are encouraged.
Full Enhanced DBS Disclosure and referencing required, in accordance with KCSIE, and best practice.
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