Preeti Chahande
High Wycombe,UK
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in mental health support and emotional wellbeing, specialising in trauma-informed and person-centred care. Demonstrates proficiency in behavioural support, emotional regulation, safeguarding, and risk awareness. Skilled in SEND and inclusive practice, fostering patient engagement and rapport building through effective communication and interpersonal skills. Adept at observation, monitoring, record keeping, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care planning and support coordination. Committed to advancing inclusive practices within healthcare settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
SENDhelp – Stocklake Park School
Buckinghamshire, UK
2025.09 - 2026.04
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEND, including social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
- Support emotional regulation using structured, trauma-informed strategies and positive behaviour approaches.
- Adapt learning materials and communication styles to meet individual cognitive and emotional needs.
- Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to implement personalised support plans.
- Monitor, record, and report student progress, contributing to reviews and ongoing support strategies.
- Promote independence, confidence, and social development through consistent and structured support.
- Apply safeguarding procedures, identifying and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Support development of life skills and coping strategies to enhance long-term independence.
Executive – Human Resources
Hindustan Platinum Pvt. Ltd.
, India
2020.04 - 2023.08
- Led wellbeing-focused HR initiatives to support employee mental health and engagement.
- Delivered training sessions on resilience, stress management, and workplace wellbeing.
- Coordinated mental health support initiatives during COVID-19, supporting staff emotional wellbeing.
- Strengthened communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal support skills.
Senior Executive – Human Resources
L&T Financial Services
2017.11 - 2020.03
- Supported employee wellbeing through engagement initiatives and performance discussions.
- Promoted work-life balance and mental health awareness within organisational practices.
- Delivered onboarding and training with a focus on employee support and development.
Education
M.Sc. - Psychology
Oxford Brookes University
UK 2023.01 - 2024.01
Bachelor of Engineering - E&TC
Savitribai Phule Pune University
India 2011.01 - 2016.01
Skills
- Mental Health Support & Emotional Wellbeing
- Trauma-Informed & Person-Centred Care
- Behavioural Support & Emotional Regulation
- Safeguarding & Risk Awareness
- SEND & Inclusive Practice
- Patient Engagement & Rapport Building
- Observation, Monitoring & Record Keeping
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Care Planning & Support Coordination
- Autism spectrum awareness
- Documentation and reporting
- Child protection understanding
Websites
Certification
- Safeguarding Training
- Prevent Awareness, Referrals & Channel (PMAP)
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Sexual Harassment Awareness
- Social Networking for Educators
Volunteer Experience
Restore, Opportunities Project Volunteer, Oxfordshire, 2024-08, 2025-02, Supported individuals within mental health services in identifying post-discharge opportunities and recovery goals., Engaged patients in meaningful conversations to understand interests, strengths, and aspirations., Provided signposting to community services, promoting independence and social reintegration., Worked alongside healthcare professionals to support continuity of care., Developed understanding of recovery-focused and person-centred mental health support.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Willing to travel
- Committed to ongoing CPD and clinical development
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Graduate Membership (GMBPsS)
Graduate membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Timeline
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
SENDhelp – Stocklake Park School
2025.09 - 2026.04
M.Sc. - Psychology
Oxford Brookes University
2023.01 - 2024.01
Executive – Human Resources
Hindustan Platinum Pvt. Ltd.
2020.04 - 2023.08
Senior Executive – Human Resources
L&T Financial Services
2017.11 - 2020.03
Bachelor of Engineering - E&TC
Savitribai Phule Pune University
2011.01 - 2016.01