Allison – Experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant & Behaviour Mentor | King’s College London
Allison is a highly qualified psychology and mental health professional with extensive experience supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs across educational, clinical and therapeutic settings. Holding a Distinction MSc in Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology from King’s College London, alongside a Psychology degree from Creighton University, she brings a strong understanding of child development, behaviour, trauma and emotional wellbeing.
With experience spanning SEMH schools, inpatient mental health services and residential care settings, Allison is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, develop emotional resilience and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.
Education & Qualifications
- MSc Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology, Distinction: King’s College London
- BA Psychology: Creighton University
Experience Summary
Allison brings significant experience supporting children and young people with complex behavioural, emotional and mental health needs across both educational and specialist therapeutic environments. Her combination of frontline SEMH experience, mental health expertise and psychological knowledge makes her exceptionally well suited to Behaviour Mentor, SEMH Teaching Assistant and pastoral support roles.
- Recently worked as an SEMH Teaching Assistant within a specialist school setting, supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs
- Experienced in implementing behaviour management strategies to improve engagement, participation and learning outcomes
- Supported children and young people aged 5–18 within inpatient psychiatric and residential therapeutic settings
- Facilitated therapeutic group sessions focused on emotional regulation, self-awareness, coping strategies and behavioural reflection
- Skilled in de-escalation, crisis intervention and trauma-informed approaches to supporting vulnerable young people
- Worked collaboratively with teachers, clinicians, therapists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent support and positive outcomes
- Delivered structured behaviour plans and interventions designed to promote emotional wellbeing and prosocial behaviour
- Strong safeguarding awareness developed through extensive work with vulnerable children and adolescents
- Research experience at King’s College London focused on child development and participant engagement within large-scale developmental studies
- Previous Teaching Assistant experience supporting university students with Psychology, Statistics and Research Methods