Job Description

Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Location: Camden, North London
Pay: £100 per day PAYE
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, term-time only

Are you an Aspiring Educational Psychologist looking to gain practical school-based experience before progressing into Educational Psychology training, postgraduate study, or a career supporting vulnerable children?

Ribbons & Reeves are recruiting ambitious graduates to work in schools across Camden, supporting pupils with additional learning, social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs.

This Aspiring Educational Psychologist role is ideal for a Psychology graduate, or a graduate from a related discipline, who wants to understand how vulnerable children are supported in school before taking the next step towards Educational Psychology.

 

Aspiring Educational Psychologist – The Role

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.

Support children with SEND, SEMH, behavioural needs, and barriers to learning.

Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external professionals.

Help pupils access learning, build confidence, regulate emotions, and stay engaged in school.

Gain hands-on experience with intervention work, behaviour support, safeguarding, and inclusive classroom practice.

Work full-time, Monday to Friday, during term-time from September 2026.

 

Aspiring Educational Psychologist – Ideal Candidate

A graduate with a Psychology degree or closely related subject.

A clear interest in becoming an Educational Psychologist.

Motivated to gain school-based experience supporting vulnerable children before further training.

Calm, resilient, patient, and confident working with pupils who may present challenging behaviour.

Previous experience with children, young people, SEN, SEMH, or vulnerable individuals is desirable.

Able to commit to a full-time, term-time role in Camden from September 2026.

 

Why apply for this Aspiring Educational Psychologist role?

Excellent preparation for Educational Psychology training, Assistant Psychologist roles, or a relevant Master’s degree.

Gain direct experience supporting vulnerable children in Camden schools.

Develop your understanding of SEND, SEMH, safeguarding, intervention planning, and pastoral support.

Earn £100 per day PAYE, paid weekly, during term-time.

 

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping graduates and educators secure long-term and permanent roles across London. For similar opportunities, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you with your application for this Aspiring Educational Psychologist role.

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