Aspiring Child Psychologist

RIBBONS AND REEVES; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

RIBBONS AND REEVES is assisting a respected secondary school in Hillingdon with the recruitment of an Aspiring Child Psychologist role.

This full-time Learning Support Assistant position offers practical experience supporting students aged 11-16 with SEND, helping them access learning and develop essential skills. The role provides a clear pathway toward postgraduate psychology training, with a January start and close collaboration with teachers and therapists.

Qualifications

• A 2:1 or above in Psychology (or a closely related subject).
• Prior experience supporting children or young people with SEND (school, care, or voluntary roles) is highly desirable.
• A calm, empathetic, and reflective attitude.
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for child development.
• A clear ambition to pursue a career in Child Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 11-16 with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties.
• Provide one-to-one and small group interventions to help pupils access learning and develop essential skills.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to implement individual education plans.
• Observe, record, and reflect on pupil progress - invaluable preparation for postgraduate psychology training.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Psychology degree 2:1+

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

2:1 in Psychology or closely related subject

Job description

Aspiring Child Psychologist | September 2026 | Hillingdon

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable experience in a school setting before pursuing further training in Child Psychology?

We are working with a highly regarded secondary school in Hillingdon that is seeking confident and motivated graduates for full-time Learning Support Assistant roles starting January, ideal for Aspiring Child Psychologists.

About the role | Aspiring Child Psychologist:

This is an excellent opportunity to build practical experience supporting children with special educational needs - a crucial step towards a career in Child Psychology.

You will:

• Support students aged 11-16 with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties.
• Provide one-to-one and small group interventions to help pupils access learning and develop essential skills.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to implement individual education plans.
• Observe, record, and reflect on pupil progress - invaluable preparation for postgraduate psychology training.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Requirements | Aspiring Child Psychologist:

• A 2:1 or above in Psychology (or a closely related subject).
• Prior experience supporting children or young people with SEND (school, care, or voluntary roles) is highly desirable.
• A calm, empathetic, and reflective attitude.
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for child development.
• A clear ambition to pursue a career in Child Psychology.

This Aspiring Child Psychologist role is perfect for graduates intending to apply for a Child or Educational Psychology doctorate or other specialist training in the near future.