Aspiring Therapist

1 day ago

South Bank, Greater London, United Kingdom Ribbons & Reeves Full time

Job Description

Aspiring Therapist | 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 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.

Aspiring Therapist | 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.

 
Aspiring Therapist | 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).

 
Aspiring Therapist | 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 Aspiring Therapist 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 Aspiring Therapist Role.

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