Aspiring Child Therapist

Academics Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment firm is seeking an Aspiring Child Therapist in Canterbury. This full-time position offers recent graduates the chance to gain invaluable experience in a specialist SEMH school. Candidates will support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, working alongside trained therapists. Ideal for those pursuing careers in psychology or education. The role provides mentoring, emotional regulation support, and the opportunity to learn directly from professionals in a therapeutic setting.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate looking to support children with mental health and emotional needs.
• Ability to provide mentoring and behavior guidance.
• Interest in pursuing a career in child psychology or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Work closely with students for emotional regulation.
• Gain experience by shadowing therapists and psychologists.

Skills

Compassionate

Mentoring

Emotional regulation support

Education

Graduation in Psychology or related fields

Job description

Aspiring Child Therapist - SEMH School (Graduate Opportunity - Canterbury)

Are you a recent graduate looking to build hands‑on experience supporting children with mental health and emotional needs?

Would you like to work in a specialist environment alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?

An outstanding SEMH specialist school in Canterbury is looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Aspiring Child Therapist to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. This is an ideal opportunity for a graduate looking to gain invaluable experience before pursuing a career in child psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, mental health nursing or education.

We are particularly keen to hear from graduates in:

• Psychology
• Counselling
• Childhood Studies
• Criminology
• Sociology
• Social Work
• Related subjects

You will be working closely with students who require emotional regulation support, mentoring, behaviour guidance and 1:1 or small group interventions. You will also have the opportunity to learn from and shadow on‑site therapists and psychologists, gaining first‑hand experience in a therapeutic educational setting.

Role details

• Aspiring Child Therapist – Graduate opportunity
• Specialist SEMH support
• Full‑time (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm)
• Canterbury
• £85 – £95 per day
• Start date: ASAP

If you are an Aspiring Child Therapist – Apply now or contact Ollie Mynard at Academics Ltd: Become a Child Therapist today!

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Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will have to apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.