Aspiring Psychologist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Wantage
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£100 / hour
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

SEN support SEMH support 1:1 tutoring Classroom management Behaviour management Mental health awareness Curriculum adaptation Communication skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Aspiring Psychologist

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Wantage

Salary: £89 - £100 per day

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Posted: 06-Feb-26

Job Ref: 000

Job Description

Are you a graduate who is looking to kickstart your career in psychology? Do you come from an education background and are looking to explore working with children’s mental health? A welcoming primary school in Wantage are looking for a new mental health assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This role is ideal for aspiring psychologists who are looking for invaluable experience, supporting vulnerable children within a primary school setting.

Within this role you will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups to work towards their academic goals. You will become familiar with the national curriculum and tailor activities to meet individual needs. In this role, you will encounter pupils with a range of SEN and SEMH needs, such as ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties and attachment disorders.

What to expect in this Aspiring Psychologist role

  • Primary School Setting
  • £89-£100 per day
  • Supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH needs
  • Immediate start available

Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for a psychology graduate who is looking for invaluable classroom experience to help them on their way to becoming a psychologist. It is also suited to experienced teaching assistants who have an interest in mental health support and wish to support this avenue further.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this Mental Health Assistant role, please upload your updated CV directly to this advert or kindly email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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