Aspiring Child Therapist

Academics Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency seeks an Aspiring Child Therapist for a full-time opportunity at a specialist SEMH school in Canterbury. This role is ideal for recent graduates aiming to gain experience in a therapeutic educational environment. You will offer support for students with emotional and mental health needs while working closely with on-site therapists and psychologists. The position requires empathy and a desire to help children, with the role starting ASAP and offering competitive daily pay.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a relevant degree.
• Ability to work with students with emotional and mental health needs.
• Willingness to learn and shadow therapists.

Responsibilities

• Support students needing emotional regulation.
• Provide mentoring and behaviour guidance.
• Conduct 1:1 or small group interventions.

Skills

Experience in supporting children

Empathy and compassion

Emotional regulation techniques

Education

Graduated in Psychology, Counselling, or related field

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 or 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!

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