Aspiring Safeguarding and Inclusion Lead with Specialist Trauma and Psychology Experience
Maisie is a Psychology graduate and current MSc Forensic Psychology with Mental Health student who brings a robust foundation in trauma-informed care, safeguarding, and inclusive practice.
With hands-on experience supporting vulnerable children, young people, and families affected by trauma and domestic abuse, Maisie is now seeking a dedicated school-based role such as Safeguarding Officer, Pastoral Assistant, or Inclusion Lead. She is deeply committed to providing emotional safety, building trust, and fostering environments where every pupil can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
Education & Qualifications
- MSc Forensic Psychology with Mental Health: Coventry University - Grade Pending
- BSc (Hons) Psychology: University of Reading - First Class
- A Levels: Psychology (A), English Literature (B), EPQ (A), Biology (D); AS Level: Philosophy (B)
- GCSEs: 9 Graded A*-B Including English and Maths
Experience Summary
Maisie has extensive experience supporting children and families affected by trauma, especially those in foster, adoptive, or kinship care. Her work spans therapeutic, forensic, and safeguarding settings, equipping her with the empathy, critical thinking, and communication skills essential for pastoral and inclusion-focused roles in schools.
- Currently works as an Assistant Psychologist, administering psychometrics, interviewing caregivers, and co-authoring detailed reports on the impacts of trauma in looked-after children.
- Delivered trauma-informed training to education and care professionals, including on harmful sexualised behaviours and emotional regulation strategies.
- Worked as an Assistant Forensic Psychologist supporting court-involved cases; provided psychometric assessments and engaged directly with emotionally complex case material.
- Gained two years’ experience with a domestic abuse counselling service, working with both victims and perpetrators; conducted 1:1 sessions with low-risk perpetrators, carried out risk assessments, and supported trauma recovery.
- Demonstrated strong organisational skills by updating policy documents and managing confidential case information, including access to police systems and safeguarding databases.
Key Strengths
- Deep understanding of trauma, safeguarding, and mental health in children and adolescents
- Confident delivering training and professional development around trauma-informed practice
- Highly empathetic communicator with strong relationship-building skills
- Resilient, reflective, and proactive in challenging emotional environments
- Skilled in assessment, report writing, and multi-agency collaboration