Aspiring Psychologist in London Area

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Aspiring Psychologist Immediate Start | Hounslow, London

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about mental health and eager to make a difference in young people’s lives?

At Ribbons & Reeves, we are currently recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant recent graduates with a therapy-related degree who are eager to gain hands-on, child-centred experience in educational settings.

This SEN Teaching Assistant role is ideal for individuals looking to deepen their understanding of therapeutic careers by working closely with experienced professionals and observing best practices in mental health support.

Schools across London are looking for passionate graduates to join their pastoral and wellbeing teams. This is a fantastic stepping stone for SEN Teaching Assistant and Psychology graduates or those with a strong interest in pursuing careers in therapy, mental health, or educational psychology.

SEN Teaching Assistant | The Role:

• Work closely with the school’s SENCO and pastoral team to support students’ emotional wellbeing.
• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions to pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Help develop personalised support plans for students.
• Liaise with external professionals such as CAMHS, Educational Psychologists, and school counsellors.
• Gain hands-on experience in a school setting and receive ongoing training and mentoring.

SEN Teaching Assistant | Requirements:

• A degree in Psychology or a related field (or in the process of completing one).
• A genuine interest in mental health and child development.
• Empathy, resilience, and excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience working with children or young people (preferred but not essential).

SEN Teaching Assistant | Ideal for:

• Psychology graduates
• Aspiring Educational or Clinical Psychologists
• People considering Teacher Training

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this SEN Teaching Assistant role, in Hounslow, London. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this SEN Teaching Assistant Role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

04-12-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English