Aspiring Clinical Psychologist

Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Primary SEN School
📍 Location: Brixton, South London
📅 Start Date: ASAP / Flexible
🕒 Contract: Full-time | Long-term
💰 Pay: £108 per day

🌟 About the Role

A welcoming and well-resourced Primary SEN School in Brixton is seeking a passionate and dedicated Aspiring Clinical Psychologist to join their specialist support team. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate or experienced SEN practitioner looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience supporting children with complex additional needs.
The school supports pupils with a range of needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, learning disabilities, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

You will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, develop emotional regulation skills, and build positive relationships.

🧠 Key Responsibilities

✅ Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support tailored to individual EHCP targets
✅ Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour strategies, and social communication
✅ Assist the class teacher in delivering adapted and engaging learning activities
✅ Help implement therapeutic and sensory approaches within the classroom
✅ Monitor and record pupil progress and wellbeing
✅ Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals

🎓 Ideal Candidate

✔ A Psychology graduate or aspiring Clinical / Educational Psychologist
✔ Experience supporting children with SEN, SEMH, or behavioural needs
✔ Calm, resilient, and nurturing personality
✔ Strong teamwork and communication skills
✔ Genuine passion for mental health, child development, and inclusive education
✔ Commitment to a long-term role

💡 Why Apply?

⭐ Gain valuable clinical-style experience in a specialist SEN environment
⭐ Work alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and behaviour specialists
⭐ Develop skills in behaviour support, communication strategies, and therapeutic approaches
⭐ Excellent preparation for careers in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Counselling, or Teaching
⭐ Ongoing agency support and professional development opportunities

If you are looking to build a career supporting children with additional needs and want to make a real difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this role, please contact Charlie Hayes on: 
M: 07758 135 941
E: charlie.hayes@pertempseducation.co.uk