via reed · 29 May 2026 ·8 days ago

Aspiring Psychologist

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North London Full-time GBP 24,700 – 27,300
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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: Camden

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

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.

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 north London

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 Camden, apply today!

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