Aspiring Psychotherapist keen to make a difference as an SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistant
Elizabeth is a Psychology and Counselling graduate with a deep commitment to supporting young people, particularly those navigating social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges. With hands-on experience in both care and educational settings—including work with children with autism and complex emotional needs—Elizabeth is now seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant role in a secondary school from September.
Her long-term ambition is to become a psychotherapist, and she’s eager to contribute to an inclusive, trauma-informed learning environment where she can continue developing her skills and making a tangible difference.
Education & Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling (BPS Accredited): Birmingham City University - Predicted Upper Second Class
- A Levels: Health and Social Care (Distinction), Product Design, Art and Design
- GCSEs: 8 Graded 9-4 including English and Maths
- CPD: NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health First Aid and Advocacy
Experience Summary
Elizabeth brings a grounded and compassionate approach to working with young people, shaped by real-world experience and academic insight. She is confident, emotionally aware, and skilled in de-escalation, regulation strategies, and empathetic communication.
- Supported children with autism and emotional needs through sensory-based and trauma-informed activities in childcare and education settings.
- Volunteered at Ellenor Hospice, gaining sensitivity and insight into complex emotional support.
- Mentored through Allied Health Care programmes, completing multiple health-related training courses and case study work.
- Developed calm, solution-focused communication in high-pressure customer-facing roles at Primark and Boots, recognised twice as Employee of the Quarter.
- Active member of the British Psychological Society, completing additional training in multicultural counselling, ethics, and mindfulness.
Key Strengths
- Emotionally intelligent and naturally empathetic
- Experienced with SEN and SEMH needs in both education and care contexts
- Strong foundation in trauma-informed and neurodiverse-friendly practices
- Resilient, calm under pressure, and committed to professional growth
- Excellent communicator and thoughtful team player