Aspiring Educational Psychologist — SEMH Support & Training

Pertemps Education Network; Newbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network are recruiting for a Pastoral & Learning Support Assistant / Aspiring Educational Psychologist for a small specialist school near Newbury. The role focuses on SEMH support, building relationships and promoting wellbeing for students aged with social, emotional and mental health needs.

You will gain hands-on experience, CPD and restorative approaches, with training provided and potential progression towards clinical or educational psychology.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 educational psychologists valuable insight into working with children and young people.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Motivation to learn

Education

Degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

Pertemps Education Network are recruiting for a Pastoral & Learning Support Assistant / Aspiring Educational Psychologist for a small specialist school near Newbury. The role focuses on SEMH support, building relationships and promoting wellbeing for students aged with social, emotional and mental health needs.

You will gain hands-on experience, CPD and restorative approaches, with training provided and potential progression towards clinical or educational psychology.