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: 90 - 105 per day
Contract: Full-time/Part time Monday - Friday Term Time Only
Length: Temp to Perm - Remainder of Academic Year
Start Date: 01/09/26
Location: Hackney

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

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 London

What's in it for you

Hands-on experience in a Special School setting
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 Hackney, apply today!