Aspiring Therapist

Overview

Aspiring Therapist | Immediate Start | Hounslow, London

SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant - Role

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

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

This Aspiring Therapist 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 Aspiring Therapist and Psychology graduates or those with a strong interest in pursuing careers in therapy, mental health, or educational psychology.

• 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) or Special Educational Needs (SEN) 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.

• 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).

• 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 Aspiring Therapist role, in Hounslow. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Aspiring Therapist Role