Aspiring Child Therapist

Posted 28 October 2025
Salary Competitive
LocationWandsworth
Job type Permanent
Discipline SEND Teaching and SupportGraduates & Teacher Training Opportunities
ReferenceV-111601

Job description

Aspiring Child Therapist – Wandsworth – November 2025 Start

 
Location: Wandsworth, South West London
Contract: November 2025 – July 2026 (Term-Time Only)
Pay: Minimum £444 per week (PAYE)
Interviews: ASAP

 
Are you a Psychology or Counselling graduate looking for experience supporting children’s emotional wellbeing?

 
This Aspiring Child Therapist role in Wandsworth offers hands-on experience working with pupils who require additional emotional or behavioural support. As an Aspiring Child Therapist, you’ll help children express themselves, manage emotions, and develop positive coping skills within a school setting.

 
In this Aspiring Child Therapist position, you’ll work alongside SEN staff, Speech and Language Therapists, and school counsellors, supporting pupils through both group and individual sessions. You’ll gain practical experience that will prepare you for further study or training in child therapy, counselling, or psychology.

 
The Aspiring Child Therapist role is ideal for graduates who are patient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing.

 
The Role:
  • Support pupils with emotional and social needs in class
  • Assist with wellbeing interventions and mentoring sessions
  • Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff
  • Hours: 08:30–15:30 (term-time only)
 
We’re Looking For:
  • Minimum 2:1 degree in Psychology, Counselling, or related field
  • Genuine interest in mental health and child development
  • Calm, compassionate, and professional approach
  • Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to apply
 
Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping graduates secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Aspiring Child Therapist role in Wandsworth. For other opportunities, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting your application.