Emotionally Intelligent SEN Teaching Assistant | MSc Psychology | 1:1 Mental Health & Advocacy Experience
Hellen is a thoughtful and emotionally intelligent SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong academic grounding in Psychology and hands-on experience supporting young people with complex social, emotional and mental health needs. Now completing her MSc in Psychology at City, University of London, she combines evidence-based understanding with a calm, trauma-informed presence.
Passionate about empowering young people to feel heard and capable, Hellen is seeking a full-time SEN or SEMH-focused role where she can contribute meaningfully to pupil wellbeing while progressing towards a long-term career in counselling and youth mental health services.
Education & Qualifications
- MSc Psychology: City, University of London
- BSc (Hons) Psychology (Lower Second Class Honours): City, University of London
- A Levels: Spanish (A*), Health & Social Care (D*), Sociology (A), Theology (B): La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls’ School
- GCSEs: 9 GCSEs including English (B+) and Mathematics (C+): La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls’ School
Experience Summary
Hellen brings valuable frontline experience supporting vulnerable young people alongside a rigorous academic understanding of child development, mental health presentations and research-informed interventions. Her work within community and support settings has required safeguarding vigilance, structured documentation and collaborative working with multidisciplinary professionals — all directly transferable to school-based inclusion and SEN teams.
- Provide one-to-one mentoring and advocacy for young people navigating mental health and social care systems through her role with the UK Young Advisors Programme.
- Apply trauma-informed approaches to ensure young people feel safe, supported and empowered in challenging circumstances.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support joined-up care and make appropriate referrals.
- Deliver workshops and community engagement sessions promoting resilience and emotional wellbeing.
- Maintain safeguarding awareness and accurate case documentation within structured frameworks.
- Previous voluntary experience supporting vulnerable service users and signposting to community services.
Key Strengths
- Strong academic foundation in Psychology, with advanced postgraduate study
- Trauma-informed and emotionally attuned approach to supporting young people
- Confident in 1:1 mentoring, advocacy and safeguarding practice
- Skilled in promoting resilience and wellbeing through workshops and structured support
- Calm, reflective and professional under pressure
- Bilingual in Spanish and English, enabling effective communication with diverse families
- Deeply committed to a long-term career in youth mental health and counselling