Aspiring Child Therapist

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for an Aspiring Child Therapist for a full-time opportunity in Canterbury. This role supports students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, providing invaluable hands-on experience for graduates considering careers in psychology, counselling, or education. You will work closely with trained professionals, learn therapeutic techniques, and contribute to a supportive environment. This is an ideal start for someone eager to make a difference in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate looking to support children with mental health needs.
• Desire to work in a specialist educational setting.
• Willingness to learn from on-site therapists and psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Provide mentoring and behaviour guidance.
• Conduct 1:1 or small group interventions.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Compassion

Emotional regulation support

Education

Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Childhood Studies, Criminology, Sociology, Social Work

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!

01227 666 555

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