Aspiring Psychologist

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Job summary

An education recruitment agency is looking for Aspiring Psychologists to work as Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants in Greenwich. This role offers valuable experience working with children with Special Educational Needs, including training and professional exposure. Ideal candidates are Psychology graduates or students, eager to make a difference in child development and mental health support.

Benefits

Specialist training

Career clarity

Professional exposure

Qualifications

• Graduate in Psychology or a related field.
• Passionate about child development.
• Previous experience with children is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support children 1:1 and in small group interventions.
• Work alongside Class Teachers and SENCOs.
• Help implement Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs).

Skills

Passionate about working with children and young people

Experience with children

Education

Psychology (or related) graduate or final-year student

Predicted or achieved a 1st or 2:1

Job description

Aspiring Psychologist - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant (September Start)

Location: Greenwich, London

For Psychology & related grads (July 2025 graduates)

Overview

Are you studying Psychology or a similar degree and graduating this July? Considering a future in Clinical or Educational Psychology, Therapy, Social Work, or Youth Support? This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role offers a direct pathway into your future career.

Classroom Support are working with leading All-Through Schools in the London Borough of Greenwich to recruit passionate, driven graduates for multiple roles starting this September.

Benefits

• Valuable Experience: Work directly with pupils who have Special Educational Needs (SEN) including Autism, Speech & Language difficulties, SEMH, and more.
• Career Clarity: Test the waters before committing to further study or training routes like Assistant Psychologist roles or Master's programs.
• Professional Exposure: Collaborate with SENCOs, Teachers, Educational Psychologists, Therapists, and Social Workers.
• Specialist Training: Receive paid, on-the-job training including Safeguarding, Prevent, Autism Awareness, and Paediatric First Aid.
• Make a Difference: Support young people in overcoming barriers and achieving personal and academic growth.

Role Highlights

• Support children 1:1 and in small group interventions
• Work alongside Class Teachers and SENCOs
• Use sensory rooms and specialist resources
• Help implement Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Gain insight into a wide range of SEN conditions and behaviours

Ideal Candidate

• A Psychology (or related) graduate or final-year student
• Predicted or achieved a 1st or 2:1
• Passionate about working with children and young people
• Previous experience with children (tutoring, summer camps, support work, babysitting, etc.) is desirable but not essential

This role is the perfect stepping stone into educational or psychology-based careers. Apply now to kickstart your journey in child development and mental health support.

Why Join Us?

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent education recruitment agency, we are dedicated to placing passionate professionals in rewarding roles across UK schools. We support your development throughout your journey with us.

Ready to make a lasting impact in SEND education? Apply today — we look forward to working with you!