Niké Szalinka

Dedicated psychology graduate interested in Assistant Psychologist roles with transferable experience mentoring care leavers, supporting students within SEN/SEMH and volunteering at psychiatric settings. Due to begin a Master's degree in Health Psychology at UCL from September.

SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant at GSL Education (2026-03 – Present)

• Assisting in mainstream and SEN settings in primary and secondary schools
• Supporting students with physical, emotional and learning difficulties such as Autism, ADHD etc.
• Adapting learning to students' abilities during 1:1 support

SEN Teaching Assistant at Parker Smith Inclusion (2025-12 – Present)

Volunteering at Dixcove Government Hospital and Asomdwee Fie Special Needs School at The Mighty Roar (2025-05 – 2025-05)

• Shadowing healthcare professionals in the psychiatry unit
• Overlooking therapy appointments with patients
• Learning about mental health strategies in a developing country
• Teaching adults and children about various mental disorders
• Providing basic medical help when needed
• Assisting children at the school with activities such as spelling, maths and household chores

Student Ambassador at University of Greenwich (2022-10 – 2025-10)

• Care Leaver Mentor - Assisting first year students in one-to-one sessions providing academic and mental health support
• Sports Ambassador - Managing the university's sports facilities, working in the sport's reception and handling paperwork

MSc in Health Psychology – University College of London (2026-09)

BSc Hons in Psychology – University of Greenwich (2022-09 – 2025-07)

A Levels – York College (2020-09 – 2022-07)

GCSEs – Wapping High School (2026-09)