Aspiring Psychologist

Academics Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Supportive environment

Job summary

Academics Ltd in London/Haringey is seeking an Aspiring Psychologist to join a SEN Teaching Assistant role in a specialist school. You will support pupils with additional needs, work with teachers, and help with emotional regulation in a structured environment.

Ideal candidates are psychology students or recent grads eager to gain practical experience for future careers in psychology or mental health. The role is term-time and pays £100–£110 per day, with ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Aspiring psychologist or psychology student seeking hands-on experience.
• Interest in SEN and child development.
• Willingness to work term-time and Monday–Friday in Haringey.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 pupil support for those with additional needs.
• Support small groups with learning and engagement.
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management.
• Help pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour support.
• Monitor and record pupil progress.
• Support pupils during transitions and unstructured times.

Skills

Aspiring psychologist

1:1 support

Behaviour support

Education

Undergrad / recent graduate in psychology

Job description

Are you an Aspiring Psychologist looking to gain hands‑on experience supporting children with additional needs? Do you want to build valuable experience before progressing into psychology, therapy, or mental health training?

Role: Aspiring Psychologist - SEN Teaching Assistant

Pay: £100 - £110 per day

Contract: Full-time/Part time | Monday - Friday | Term Time Only

Length: Temp to Perm - Remainder of Academic Year

Start Date: November 2026

Location: Haringey

We are recruiting a dedicated Aspiring Psychologist to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a specialist Special School based in Haringey.

This role is ideal for someone considering a future career in psychology, educational psychology, mental health support, or therapy. You will gain practical experience supporting children with complex additional needs in a structured and supportive environment.

The school supports pupils with conditions such as ASD, ADHD and SEMH needs. You will work closely with experienced teachers, SEN professionals and external specialists while developing key skills relevant to psychology and child development.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs
• Supporting small groups with learning and engagement
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management
• Helping pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour support
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress
• Supporting pupils during transitions and unstructured times

Ideal Candidate

• Aspiring Psychologist, undergrad or recent graduate interested in psychology
• Passionate about child development and supporting pupils with SEN
• Patient, empathetic and resilient
• Experience in a school, care, support or youth setting (desirable)
• Able to commit to a full-time role in Haringey

What's in it for you

• Hands‑on experience in a Special School setting in Haringey
• Exposure to SEN, behaviour support and specialist interventions
• Excellent experience for future psychology or mental health training
• Supportive school environment with ongoing training opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful experience supporting children while preparing for a future career in psychology or mental health.

If you are an Aspiring Psychologist ready to gain practical experience in a Special School in Haringey, apply today!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy