Aspiring Clinical Pyschologist

Pertemps Education Network; Slough; On-site; GBP 16,236 - 21,217; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network is seeking a Pastoral & Learning Support Assistant / Aspiring Clinical Psychologist to join a small specialist school near Slough. You will build relationships with students, support SEMH and learning, and work with teachers and therapists to deliver restorative, trauma-informed interventions.

This role offers term-time hours from 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Must have strong people skills and a calm, patient approach.
• Experience or interest in SEMH support and restorative approaches is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a school-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students who are disengaged or at risk of exclusion.
• Support students’ social, emotional, and mental health development.
• Encourage engagement, confidence, and resilience in learning.
• Work with teachers and therapists to deliver SEMH-focused support.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

SEMH knowledge

Education

Psychology or Criminology degree

Job description

Location: Slough
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £88–£115 per day

About the School

A small, specialist school near Slough are seeking a motivated Pastoral & Learning Support Assistant / Aspiring Clinical Psychologist to join their dedicated SEMH team. The school supports students aged with social, emotional and mental health needs and associated challenging behaviours. Many students may be disengaged from learning or at risk of exclusion, so building positive relationships and demonstrating the value of education is central to the role. This is an excellent opportunity for Psychology or Criminology graduates to gain practical experience in restorative, trauma-informed approaches, and to develop skills essential for a future career in clinical psychology, educational psychology, or therapeutic roles.

Your Role

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students who are disengaged or at risk of exclusion.
• Support students’ social, emotional, and mental health development.
• Encourage engagement, confidence, and resilience in learning.
• Work alongside teachers and therapists to deliver therapeutic interventions and SEMH-focused support.
• Provide consistency and safety for students with trauma or adverse childhood experiences.
• Model empathy, restorative approaches, and resilience every day.

This role provides practical experience in SEMH, therapeutic practice, and intervention strategies, giving aspiring clinical psychologists valuable insight into working with children and young people.

Person Specification

• Passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build strong, supportive relationships.
• Calm, empathetic, resilient, and able to work in challenging situations.
• Motivated, professional, and enthusiastic to learn.
• No previous experience required, full training and CPD provided.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience with vulnerable, disengaged students.
• Restorative and trauma-informed training, CPD, and mentoring.
• Opportunities to explore careers in clinical psychology, educational psychology, therapy, or SEN support.
• A supportive, small-school environment where you can make a real difference every day.

You must have the right to work in the UK.