Mental Health Support Assistant | Hounslow, London | Immediate

Are you a Psychology graduate or aspiring teacher passionate about supporting young people with social and emotional needs?  

This Mental Health support Assistant role is ideal for graduates looking to gain first-hand experience working with pupils who require extra support to manage their emotions and behaviour.

As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you’ll work alongside behaviour specialists, teachers, and senior leaders to develop strategies that help pupils succeed in both academic and personal growth. This is the perfect stepping stone for those hoping to pursue a career in education, psychology, or youth work.

Mental Health Support Assistant - What the School Offers

• Ongoing training and CPD to develop your skills.
• Supportive behaviour management systems.
• Induction and mentoring for all new staff.
• A collaborative and welcoming staff culture.
• Opportunities for teacher training or extended contracts for high-performing staff.

 
Mental Health Support Assistant - What the Role Involves

• Supporting students in overcoming behavioural challenges to engage positively with learning.
• Working 1:1 or with small groups to promote resilience, focus, and confidence.
• Assisting teachers with classroom management and targeted behaviour strategies.
• Encouraging positive choices and supporting students’ social and emotional development.

 
Mental Health Support Assistant - What the School is Looking For
The ideal candidate will hold a 2:1 or 1st Class degree from a top 20 UK university and demonstrate a proactive, compassionate, and resilient approach. Previous child-centred experience is valuable to us, particularly in roles that have developed communication, patience, and adaptability. The school is seeking someone committed to supporting young people, eager to learn, and able to make a lasting difference in a secondary school environment.

Mental Health Support Assistant - Salary and Contract Info

• £444+ per week, pro rata to term time only
• Full-time, long-term contract (November 2025 - July 2026)
• Term-time only role
• Potential for future teacher training or extended contracts following a successful placement

 
If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to gain invaluable school-based experience, we encourage you to apply today. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving school where your contribution will be valued, and your development supported.

Ribbons & Reeves is one of London’s leading Education Recruitment agencies. We specialise in helping support staff secure long-term and permanent roles like this Mental Health Support Assistant in Hounslow, London. For more opportunities, search 'Ribbons & Reeves' online or get in touch today – we’re here to support your next step.

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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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Fully-paid school-based Trainee Computing Teacher on offer at an 'Outstanding' Swindon Secondary for September!

Are you a highly-academic Graduate looking to forge a career as a Teacher...?

Want to gain experience, receive a healthy training salary, and have your training costs paid for by the school, whilst training at one of the UK most reputable Teacher Training providers...?

If you're a leading Graduate with a passion to raise attainment in your chosen subject area, then this Trainee Computing Teacher role in Swindon is not one to miss!

• Trainee Computing Teacher opportunities across multiple subject areas
• £28,000 Trainee Computing Teacher salary with all training costs covered
• September start, with the opportunity to join the school sooner as a TA
• PGCE and QTS on offer, working through one of the leading ITT providers
• Chance to work alongside some exceptional Teachers
• Immediate interview on offer prior to enrolling with the programme!

You, the new Trainee Computing Teacher

Being a strong ICT/Computer Science Graduate with a confident approach and a willingness to learn, you’ll be trained through a hugely successful Teacher Training programme, completing theory and hands-on delivery across the academic year, engaging with a Mentor and all within your chosen subject department! Start by planning and delivering small group sessions and escalate to full classes, gaining bags of further training and qualifications along the way, all within an 'Outstanding' school! Sound good…?

The School

A hugely successful Secondary with a highly-rated SLT, this Swindon Secondary offers staff and students a safe, positive, well-structured learning environment, and as a reputable school, is highly sought after! A perfect home for a Trainee Computing Teacher looking to kickstart their career!

Send your CV to Tom Stoten today!

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Fully-paid school-based Trainee Physics Teacher on offer at an 'Outstanding' Swindon Secondary for September!

Are you a highly-academic Graduate looking to forge a career as a Teacher...?

Want to gain experience, receive a healthy training salary, and have your training costs paid for by the school, whilst training at one of the UK most reputable Teacher Training providers...?

If you're a leading Graduate with a passion to raise attainment in your chosen subject area, then this Trainee Physics Teacher role in Swindon is not one to miss!

• Trainee Physics Teacher opportunities across multiple subject areas
• £28,000 Trainee Physics Teacher salary with all training costs covered
• September start, with the opportunity to join the school sooner as a TA
• PGCE and QTS on offer, working through one of the leading ITT providers
• Chance to work alongside some exceptional Teachers
• Immediate interview on offer prior to enrolling with the programme!

You, the new Trainee Physics Teacher

Being a strong Physics Graduate with a confident approach and a willingness to learn, you’ll be trained through a hugely successful Teacher Training programme, completing theory and hands-on delivery across the academic year, engaging with a Mentor and all within your chosen subject department! Start by planning and delivering small group sessions and escalate to full classes, gaining bags of further training and qualifications along the way, all within an 'Outstanding' school! Sound good…?

The School

A hugely successful Secondary with a highly-rated SLT, this Swindon Secondary offers staff and students a safe, positive, well-structured learning environment, and as a reputable school, is highly sought after! A perfect home for a Trainee Physics Teacher looking to kickstart their career!

Send your CV to Tom Stoten today!

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Work Placement Opportunity for a Psychology Graduate

Role: Psychology Graduate
Location: Feltham, Hounslow
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: c.£25,000 pro rata

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and dedicated Psychology Graduate to join a supportive specialist school community in West London. This is an ideal opportunity for a Psychology Graduate who is passionate about supporting primary aged children, bringing energy to the classroom and helping pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

About the Psychology Graduate Role

As a Psychology Graduate, you will work as a Teaching Assistant in a specialist primary school for children with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties, including autism. The Psychology Graduate will collaborate with teachers and therapists to support communication, behaviour and individual learning needs, creating a nurturing, stimulating environment.

Psychology Graduate - Key Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils and small groups to access the curriculum.
• Assist with therapeutic activities and behaviour-support strategies.
• Foster a positive, joyful atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued.
• Contribute creative ideas to classroom activities, sensory projects and school events.

Psychology Graduate Specification

• Warm, approachable and able to build strong rapport with children.
• Enthusiastic, motivational and confident in encouraging pupil engagement.
• Creative and imaginative, enhancing learning through engaging activities.

Professional Development

This Psychology Graduate role offers:

• A welcoming, supportive staff team.
• Training alongside Educational Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists and Therapeutic Practitioners.
• Opportunities to contribute to school enrichment, events and creative projects.

Applying for the Psychology Graduate placement

The Psychology Graduate role is perfect for those in a gap year before studying a specialised master’s or for post-master’s graduates seeking experience working with children in formal educational settings.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering statement to Ben at Ribbons & Reeves. Early applications are encouraged.

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Work Placement Opportunity for an Aspiring SALT

Role: Aspiring SALT
Location: Feltham, Hounslow
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: c.£25,000 pro rata

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and dedicated Aspiring SALT to join a supportive specialist school community in West London. This is an ideal opportunity for an Aspiring SALT who is passionate about supporting children, bringing energy to the classroom and helping pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

About the Aspiring SALT Role

As an Aspiring SALT, you will work as a Teaching Assistant in a specialist primary school for children with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties, including autism. The Aspiring SALT will collaborate with teachers and therapists to support communication, behaviour and individual learning needs, creating a nurturing, stimulating environment.

Aspiring SALT - Key Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils and small groups to access the curriculum.
• Assist with therapeutic activities and behaviour-support strategies.
• Foster a positive, joyful atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued.
• Contribute creative ideas to classroom activities, sensory projects and school events.

Aspiring SALT Specification

• Warm, approachable and able to build strong rapport with children.
• Enthusiastic, motivational and confident in encouraging pupil engagement.
• Creative and imaginative, enhancing learning through engaging activities.

Professional Development

This Aspiring SALT role offers:

• A welcoming, supportive staff team.
• Training alongside Educational Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists and Therapeutic Practitioners.
• Opportunities to contribute to school enrichment, events and creative projects.

Applying for the Aspiring SALT placement

The Aspiring SALT role is perfect for those in a gap year before studying a specialised master’s or for post-master’s graduates seeking experience working with children in formal educational settings.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering statement to Ben at Ribbons & Reeves. Early applications are encouraged.

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Work Placement Opportunity for an Aspiring Psychologist

Role: Aspiring Psychologist
Location: Feltham, Hounslow
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: c.£25,000 pro rata

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and dedicated Aspiring Psychologist to join a supportive specialist school community in West London. This is an ideal opportunity for an Aspiring Psychologist who is passionate about supporting children, bringing energy to the classroom and helping pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

About the Aspiring Psychologist Role

As an Aspiring Psychologist, you will work as a Teaching Assistant in a specialist primary school for children with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties, including autism. The Aspiring Psychologist will collaborate with teachers and therapists to support communication, behaviour and individual learning needs, creating a nurturing, stimulating environment.

Aspiring Psychologist - Key Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils and small groups to access the curriculum.
• Assist with therapeutic activities and behaviour-support strategies.
• Foster a positive, joyful atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued.
• Contribute creative ideas to classroom activities, sensory projects and school events.

Aspiring Psychologist Specification

• Warm, approachable and able to build strong rapport with children.
• Enthusiastic, motivational and confident in encouraging pupil engagement.
• Creative and imaginative, enhancing learning through engaging activities.

Professional Development

This Aspiring Psychologist role offers:

• A welcoming, supportive staff team.
• Training alongside Educational Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists and Therapeutic Practitioners.
• Opportunities to contribute to school enrichment, events and creative projects.

Applying for the Aspiring Psychologist placement

The Aspiring Psychologist role is perfect for those in a gap year before studying a specialised master’s, or for post-master’s graduates seeking experience working with children in formal educational settings.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering statement to Ben at Ribbons & Reeves. Early applications are encouraged.

Kick-start your education career with this 1:1 Learning Support Assistant role in Croydon!

Are you a UK Graduate with a desire to enhance your classroom experience...?

Perhaps you're an experienced 1:1 Learning Support Assistant seeking a new role for September...?

Working with a pupil displaying mild Autism and needing further support in Maths, this 1:1 Learning Support Assistant role represents a fantastic opportunity to boost your personal experience while gaining considerable on-the-job training and CPD!

*1:1 Learning Support Assistant sought in Croydon

*September start, with the role paying £100 per day

*A chance to genuinely make an impact in education

*Work alongside some like-minded support staff

*Gain skills and knowledge to build a career!

The Role

The pupil in question, a Boy in Year 4, is a lover of Art, English and Science, however he displays disruptive (non-violent) behaviour within class when triggered, so as a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant you will be required to support him, and help offer stability in class to ensure the environment around him is as engaging as possible! Work alongside the Key Stage 2 Teaching team and the school SENCo to plan and prepare engaging, fun sessions, and help this particular student to integrate, develop his social skills, and of course his academic levels.

Ideally, you must;

• Have previous experience working in a Primary setting
• Be a team player
• Demonstrate commitment, dedication and resilience in your work
• Have the ability and attitude needed to effectively manage challenging behaviour

The School

With scope to push the successful 1:1 Learning Support Assistant through various trainings, and even Teacher Training, the opportunity to learn and progress is very apparent at this Primary. Set against a gorgeous London backdrop, this creative and interactive Primary are ideally located for both commuters and drivers, and have a strong OFSTED track record too!

Contact Ribbons & Reeves to apply for this September-start 1:1 Learning Support Assistant post in Croydon, and make the difference in a childs life that could completely alter their future.

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SEN Teaching Assistant required in Lambeth for September!

With a fantastic track record of up-skilling UK Graduates through experience and CPD, this Lambeth Primary are moving early to secure an SEN Teaching Assistant for the start of the new academic year. Could this be you...?

The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant should:

• Have experience working with children with SEN (Autism ADHD, Global Delay, MLD/SLD) on 1:1 basis or in class

• Have training or experience in Makaton, PECS, or be Team Teach trained

• Be flexible, proactive and patient

• Be able to communicate effectively within a team
• Be committed to work full-time

The School:

A popular, productive Lambeth Primary, this school have higher-than-average numbers of EAL and SEN students, and possess a fun, inviting, proactive support staff committed to aiding pupil development. Bring your own experience and flair to a school that has a supportive Leadership Team, and that is located right by two local train stations. The new SEN Teaching Assistant will be assigned time with the school SENCo to help formulate EHCPs and monitor progress of students displaying a variety of needs. If this superb Lambeth Primary sounds like a place you'd like to spend the next year, apply today for this SEN Teaching Assistant post!

SEN Teaching Assistant | Immediate Start | Hillingdon, London | Full Time

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 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 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 Hillingdon, 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.

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