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Graduate Intervention Support AssistantLocation: SloughSalary: £92.59-£95 per dayStart Date: ASAPContract: Full-time, long-term Are you a graduate looking to make a meaningful impact in education while gaining hands-on school experience? Academics are working with primary schools across Slough that are seeking motivated and compassionate individuals to join their teams as Graduate Intervention Support Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity to support children with varying needs, especially those requiring targeted academic or emotional interventions. What You'll Be Doing: • Delivering 1:1 and small group academic interventions, • Supporting children with additional learning needs and special educational needs (SEN), • Working alongside class teachers and SENCOs to monitor pupil progress, • Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience, and social skills, • Creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment across Slough schools Who We're Looking For: • A recent graduate with an interest in education, child psychology, or SEN, • A patient, enthusiastic, and adaptable team player, • Someone with a desire to train as a teacher, educational psychologist, or therapist, • Experience with children or young people (voluntary or paid) is a bonus but not essential Why Work in Slough Schools? • Slough offers a diverse and vibrant school community, • Fantastic opportunity to gain school-based experience in a high-demand area, • Strong networks of support and professional development, • A great stepping stone for PGCE, teacher training, or further study This long-term role provides a unique opportunity to support pupils in Slough who need tailored learning interventions. If you're a graduate ready to make a difference and start your education career, this could be the ideal role for you. Apply now to become a Graduate Intervention Support Assistant and join a supportive primary school in Slough.

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Slough Aspiring Educational Psychologist role Primary Phase Are you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues? Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists? An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Slough are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Ideally the Graduate will have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology but other subjects will also be considered. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Slough and the role is full-time starting ASAP or September. The SEN children are aged 4 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a similar field will also be considered (e.g. Psychology, Criminology etc). This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for any Psychology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher. The SEMH School is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable! • SEN Teaching Assistant, • Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist, • Social and Emotional Mental Health Support, • ASAP Start, • Slough, • £90-£110 per day, • Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm, • Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates The SEN children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although SEMH is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable. If you are interested in applying for this Mental Health Teaching Assistant position, please apply to this advert directly. Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduates Welcomed- Slough- ASAP Start

Autism Support - Slough Specialist School for children aged 5 to 16 with Autism ASAP start Long-term position Are you interested in supporting children with Special Needs? Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Learning Disabilities? One of the top specialist schools in Slough for students with SEN are looking for a caring, personable individual to work as a Autism Specialist to support children with complex Autism and Learning Disabilities. The Autistic Specialist School is in Slough and this is a full-time long-term opportunity. The SEN children are aged between 5 and 16 and will benefit from caring, empathetic and engaging individuals who are passionate about supporting more vulnerable members within our community. The school employs a therapeutic approach, meaning the children engage in many activities outside of traditional lessons. Experience working with children or adults with Special Needs would be beneficial for this role! This is a fantastic opportunity for any passionate individual to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher. The school are looking for an Autism Specialist who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for an Autism Specialist Support Assistant who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. This is a fantastic opportunity for any aspiring teachers, educational/occupational/clinical psychologists or therapists. • Autism Support, • ASAP Start, • Slough, • £90-£110 per day, • Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.45pm If you are interested in this Autism Specialist Support Assistant in Slough, please contact Abi @ Academics ASAP by applying directly to this advert. Autism Support - Slough - ASAP Start

Mental Health Assistant / Teaching Assistant - Slough Aspiring Educational Psychologist RoleIdeal for Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology Graduates | Immediate Start Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?Looking to gain hands-on experience alongside trained therapists, counsellors, and psychologists? A specialist school in Slough is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to provide academic, emotional, and behavioral support to students aged 8 to 18 with complex needs. This full-time role (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM) offers a therapeutic approach to learning and the chance to receive training directly from professionals in the field. What's in it for you? Work alongside therapists and psychologists on-siteShadow professional therapy sessions and gain invaluable experienceDevelop skills in SEN and mental health support - perfect for aspiring educational psychologists, SEN teachers, or therapeutic support workersCompetitive daily rate of £90-£110 Who we're looking for: Enthusiastic, caring, and resilient individuals ready to support children with complex SEMH needsGraduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or a related field (preferred but not essential)Someone open-minded and up for a rewarding challenge If this Mental Health Assistant role in Slough sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply now via this advert.

You can make a difference, be rewarded, and join our impact-driven community now - at Targeted Provision we change lives! Multiple positions are available, hiring is ongoing, and interviews are being arranged as applications come in. We will contact you with nearby tutoring work within 45 minutes drive of the advertised location and/or within 45 minutes of the postcode you provide us. We are working with Schools and Local Authorities in your area and are looking for Core Subject (Maths, English, or Science) SEND Tutors and Teachers like you to transform the lives of Young People with SEND and SEMH needs in your community! We are looking for SEND Tutors and Teachers with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners – take control of your teaching journey with us and work flexibly, creatively, and in a trauma-informed way to make a difference in your own life and the lives of the young people we support. • Competitive pay: £28 - £35 per hour, • Flexible working: In person, hybrid, and work from home teaching opportunities, • Flexible hours: Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit your schedule, • CPD and employee mentoring: TES CPD suite and professional mentor access, • SEND Support Team: Support to keep a team around you and the child, • Community and Company Events: Knowledge sharing and resources, • Referral Programme: Get rewarded for successful tutor referrals, • A Role with Purpose: Join a child-centred company committed to reimagining the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better, • Experience: 2+ years teaching experience, ideally working with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and/or PMLD in a holistic and trauma-informed way, • Subjects: Familiarity teaching English, Maths, and/or Science, • Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), • Compliance: Enhanced DBS (we can facilitate this if needed) and 2+ professional references, • Location: You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online jobs, • Safeguarding: Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment, • Provide in person, online / remote, and hybridMaths, English, or Science tuition to children, teenagers, and young people with SEMH and SEND needs, including MLD, SLD, PMLD, and other Additional Educational Needs, • Support pupils and students, ranging from KS1 - KS5 (as appropriate for your skills), referred by local authorities and schools by planning and delivering flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring, • Plan and report for lessons and provide regular feedback on student progress, • We are on a mission to raise the standard of education provided to young people with SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties), SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties), and PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties). We want you as part of our mission!, • Apply in less than 5 minutes via our mobile and browser optimised application form, • Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis - apply now and start making a difference!, • We welcome tutors from all backgrounds - our learners come from diverse communities and our organisation must reflect and represent their experiences, • We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our safer recruitment process to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people, • This position involves engaging with us on a self-employed basis, as and when opportunities arise Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles: • SENDCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator), • SLD / MLD Teacher, • Autism / ADHD Support Teacher, • Intervention Specialist / Teacher / Tutor, • Ex-Teacher Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background include: • Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA), • Educational Therapist, • Speech and Language Therapist (SALT), • Educational Psychologist (EP), • Inclusion Coordinator If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants.

Aspiring Educational Psychologist | Hillingdon | September Start If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly. Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable experience in a school setting before pursuing further training in Educational Psychology? We are working with a highly regarded primary school in Hillingdon that is seeking confident and motivated graduates for full-time Learning Support xwwtmva Assistant roles starting ASAP, ideal for Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

Aspiring Educational Psychologist | Hillingdon | September Start. We are working with a highly regarded primary school in Hillingdon that is seeking confident and motivated graduates for full-time Learning Support Assistant roles starting ASAP, ideal for Aspiring Educational Psychologist. About the

Aspiring Send Teacher Hillingdon September 2026 Are you an Aspiring Send Teacher who is patient, enthusiastic Psychology Graduate from a Top UK University looking to boost your career by becoming a SEND Teaching Assistant? If so, then this could be the perfect role for you! There is a well-regarded school in Hillingdon who is looking to hire a SEND Teaching assistant, with future ambitions to becoming an Aspiring Send Teacher! The criteria to get this job will include: • Aspiring Educational Psychologist / Aspiring Send Teacher, • Psychology Graduate BPS Accredited, • Full-time 1-year contract, • Support pupils identified as at risk and/or with severe learning difficulties, • Ideal for an Aspiring Educational Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist The salary for this role ranges between £24,000 - £27,000 for the year! Additional benefits of working for this school include: • Ofsted Outstanding school in Hillingdon., • Supportive Learning Support Team., • Excellent community feel to the school., • Observe 1 to 1 teaching strategies with SEND students., • Observe 1 to 1 Speech and Language sessions. If you intend on being an Aspiring SEND Teacher then it is crucial to gain experience in an Send setting, working with specific students. This job as an SEND Teaching ...

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant. An inclusive and inspiring school in Reading are looking for a Mental Health Assistant to join their team as soon as possible for a long term role.

Experience with ASD, SEN, or mental health is desirable but not essential. Mental Health Assistant - ASD Specialist School - Reading. Or do you have a passion for supprorting students with developmental disorders and mental health needs?.

Location: Slough Contract: Full-time, term-time only Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm Start Date: ASAP Pay: £88–£115 per day ❓ Are you passionate about understanding and supporting young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing? Do you want hands-on experience in SEMH settings while exploring a career as a Clinical or Educational Psychologist? About the School A small, specialist school near Slough are seeking a motivated Pastoral & Learning Support Assistant / Aspiring Clinical Psychologist to join their dedicated SEMH team. The school supports students aged with social, emotional and mental health needs and associated challenging behaviours. Many students may be disengaged from learning or at risk of exclusion, so building positive relationships and demonstrating the value of education is central to the role. This is an excellent opportunity for Psychology or Criminology graduates to gain practical experience in restorative, trauma-informed approaches, and to develop skills essential for a future career in clinical psychology, educational psychology, or therapeutic roles. Your Role As an Aspiring Clinical Psychologist / Pastoral & Learning Support Assistant, you will: Build positive, trusting relationships with students who are disengaged or at risk of exclusion. Support students’ social, emotional, and mental health development. Encourage engagement, confidence, and resilience in learning. Work alongside teachers and therapists to deliver therapeutic interventions and SEMH-focused support. ️ Provide consistency and safety for students with trauma or adverse childhood experiences. Model empathy, restorative approaches, and resilience every day.This role provides practical experience in SEMH, therapeutic practice, and intervention strategies, giving aspiring clinical psychologists valuable insight into working with children and young people. Person Specification Passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs. Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build strong, supportive relationships. Calm, empathetic, resilient, and able to work in challenging situations. Motivated, professional, and enthusiastic to learn. No previous experience required, full training and CPD provided. What We Offer Hands-on experience with vulnerable, disengaged students. Restorative and trauma-informed training, CPD, and mentoring. Opportunities to explore careers in clinical psychology, educational psychology, therapy, or SEN support. A supportive, small-school environment where you can make a real difference every day. How to Apply If you are passionate about supporting disengaged young people and helping them see the value of education, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence on (phone number removed) for more information. ️ You must have the right to work in the UK

Psychology Graduate | Hillingdon | September Start Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to gain valuable experience and take the next step in your career from September? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a confident and enthusiastic Psychology Graduate who will be working as a Teaching Assistant to support students on a one-to-one basis, helping them to achieve their academic and personal goals throughout the school year. This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychology Graduate to use the skills they have learnt throughout their degree. The Role Psychology Graduate As a Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide one-to-one support for students who require additional assistance. Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils. Support students' academic, social, and emotional development. Attend meetings and work closely with teaching staff and specialist professionals. Help students develop confidence, independence, and key learning skills. Work alongside experienced SENCOs, therapists, and Educational Psychologists. Who We're Looking For The successful Psychology Graduate in this role, will be: Working towards or have completed a Psychology degree (or a related subject) from a leading UK University. Have experience supporting young people through tutoring, mentoring, volunteering, childcare, or similar roles. Be passionate about child development, mental health, and inclusive education. Aspire to a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Teaching, or a related field. Be empathetic, proactive, and motivated to make a positive impact on students' lives. This role offers a weekly pay of £450 - £530 for a Psychology Graduate and provides valuable experience supporting students. Many previous Psychology Graduates have gone on to train as an Educational Psychologist and Mental Health Professionals. Ribbons & Reeves are Londons leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Psychology Graduate in Hillingdon. For other roles like this, check out our website, search Ribbons & Reeves. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Psychology Graduate. INDTEACH TPBN1_UKTJ

Location: Slough Contract: Full-time, term-time only Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm Start Date: ASAP Pay: £88–£115 per day ❓ Are you passionate about understanding and supporting young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing? Do you want hands-on experience in SEMH settings while exploring a career as a Clinical or Educational Psychologist? About the School A small, specialist school near Slough are seeking a motivated Pastoral & Learning Support Assistant / Aspiring Educational Psychologist to join their dedicated SEMH team. The school supports students aged with social, emotional and mental health needs and associated challenging behaviours. Many students may be disengaged from learning or at risk of exclusion, so building positive relationships and demonstrating the value of education is central to the role. This is an excellent opportunity for Psychology or Criminology graduates to gain practical experience in restorative, trauma-informed approaches, and to develop skills essential for a future career in clinical psychology, educational psychology, or therapeutic roles. Your Role As an Aspiring Educational Psychologist / Pastoral & Learning Support Assistant, you will: Build positive, trusting relationships with students who are disengaged or at risk of exclusion. Support students’ social, emotional, and mental health development. Encourage engagement, confidence, and resilience in learning. Work alongside teachers and therapists to deliver therapeutic interventions and SEMH-focused support. ️ Provide consistency and safety for students with trauma or adverse childhood experiences. Model empathy, restorative approaches, and resilience every day.This role provides practical experience in SEMH, therapeutic practice, and intervention strategies, giving aspiring educational psychologists valuable insight into working with children and young people. Person Specification Passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs. Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build strong, supportive relationships. Calm, empathetic, resilient, and able to work in challenging situations. Motivated, professional, and enthusiastic to learn. No previous experience required, full training and CPD provided. What We Offer Hands-on experience with vulnerable, disengaged students. Restorative and trauma-informed training, CPD, and mentoring. Opportunities to explore careers in clinical psychology, educational psychology, therapy, or SEN support. A supportive, small-school environment where you can make a real difference every day. How to Apply If you are passionate about supporting disengaged young people and helping them see the value of education, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence on (phone number removed) for more information. ️ You must have the right to work in the UK

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Right now, we are looking for a talented Practitioner Psychologist to ensure the effective management, development, and delivery of all psycho-social interventions within newly formed team based within our substance use services in the London boroughs - City of London and Hackney.

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This full-time SEND Teaching Assistant role is ideal for an Aspiring Psychologist looking to build meaningful experience working with children with additional needs. Aspiring Psychologist | The Role. Aspiring Psychologist | Ideal Candidate.