Aspiring Psychologist

Description

Are you an Aspiring Psychologist looking to gain hands–on experience supporting children with additional needs?

Do you want to build valuable experience before progressing into psychology, therapy, or mental health training?

Role: Aspiring Psychologist – SEN Teaching Assistant

Pay: 90 – 105 per day

Contract: Full–time/Part time Monday – Friday Term Time Only

Length: Temp to Perm – Remainder of Academic Year

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Southwark

We are recruiting a dedicated Aspiring Psychologist to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a specialist Special School based in Southwark.

This role is ideal for someone considering a future career in psychology, educational psychology, mental health support, or therapy. You will gain practical experience supporting children with complex additional needs in a structured and supportive environment.

The school supports pupils with conditions such as ASD, ADHD and SEMH needs. You will work closely with experienced teachers, SEN professionals and external specialists while developing key skills relevant to psychology and child development in Southwark.

Key Responsibilities

Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs

Supporting small groups with learning and engagement

Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management

Helping pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour support

Monitoring and recording pupil progress

Supporting pupils during transitions and unstructured times

Ideal Candidate

Aspiring Psychologist, undergrad or recent graduate interested in psychology

Passionate about child development and supporting pupils with SEN

Patient, empathetic and resilient

Experience in a school, care, support or youth setting (desirable)

Able to commit to a full–time role in Southwark

What's in it for you

Hands–on experience in a Special School setting

Exposure to SEN, behaviour support and specialist interventions

Excellent experience for future psychology or mental health training

Supportive school environment with ongoing training opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful experience supporting children while preparing for a future career in psychology or mental health.

If you are an Aspiring Psychologist ready to gain practical experience in a Special School in Southwark, apply today!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

Ad ID: 5418924996