Are you an Aspiring Psychologist looking to gain hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs? Do you want to build valuable experience before progressing into psychology, therapy, or mental health training? Role: Aspiring Psychologist - SEN Teaching Assistant Pay: £90 - £105 per day Contract: Full-time Monday - Friday Term Time Only Length: Temp to Perm - Remainder of Academic Year Start Date: 13/04/26 Applications Close: 07/04/26 Location: Islington We are recruiting a dedicated Aspiring Psychologist to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a specialist Special School based in Islington. This role is ideal for someone considering a future career in psychology, educational psychology, mental health support, or therapy . You will gain practical experience supporting children with complex additional needs in a structured and supportive environment. The school supports pupils with conditions such as ASD, ADHD and SEMH needs . You will work closely with experienced teachers, SEN professionals and external specialists while developing key skills relevant to psychology and child development. Key Responsibilities Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs Supporting small groups with learning and engagement Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management Helping pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour support Monitoring and recording pupil progress Supporting pupils during transitions and unstructured times Ideal Candidate Aspiring Psychologist or graduate interested in psychology Passionate about child development and supporting pupils with SEN Patient, empathetic and resilient Experience in a school, care, support or youth setting (desirable) Able to commit to a full-time role in Islington What's in it for you Hands-on experience in a Special School setting Exposure to SEN, behaviour support and specialist interventions Excellent experience for future psychology or mental health training Supportive school environment with ongoing training opportunities This is a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful experience supporting children while preparing for a future career in psychology or mental health. If you are an Aspiring Psychologist ready to gain practical experience in a Special School in Islington, apply today.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Are you an Aspiring Psychologist looking to gain hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs? Do you want to build valuable experience before progressing into psychology, therapy, or mental health training? Role: Aspiring Psychologist - SEN Teaching Assistant Pay: £90 - £105 per day Contract: Full-time Monday - Friday Term Time Only Length: Temp to Perm - Remainder of Academic Year Start Date: 13/04/26 Applications Close: 07/04/26 Location: Islington We are recruiting a dedicated Aspiring Psychologist to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a specialist Special School based in Islington. This role is ideal for someone considering a future career in psychology, educational psychology, mental health support, or therapy . You will gain practical experience supporting children with complex additional needs in a structured and supportive environment. The school supports pupils with conditions such as ASD, ADHD and SEMH needs . You will work closely with experienced teachers, SEN professionals and external specialists while developing key skills relevant to psychology and child development. Key Responsibilities Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs Supporting small groups with learning and engagement Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management Helping pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour support Monitoring and recording pupil progress Supporting pupils during transitions and unstructured times Ideal Candidate Aspiring Psychologist or graduate interested in psychology Passionate about child development and supporting pupils with SEN Patient, empathetic and resilient Experience in a school, care, support or youth setting (desirable) Able to commit to a full-time role in Islington What's in it for you Hands-on experience in a Special School setting Exposure to SEN, behaviour support and specialist interventions Excellent experience for future psychology or mental health training Supportive school environment with ongoing training opportunities This is a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful experience supporting children while preparing for a future career in psychology or mental health. If you are an Aspiring Psychologist ready to gain practical experience in a Special School in Islington, apply today.
Secondary Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Focus - Islington Full Time Term Time Only ASAP Start Up to £450 Take-Home per Week Long Term Role (Temp to Perm) Long Term Futures are recruiting a confident and proactive Secondary Teaching Assistant with a strong behaviour focus to join a secondary school in Islington. This long-term, temp-to-perm opportunity is ideal for someone experienced in supporting students with behavioural needs and who can provide consistent guidance, structure and positive role modelling across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. You will work closely with pastoral teams and teaching staff to help students remain engaged in lessons, regulate behaviour and achieve their academic potential. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support across KS3 and KS4 Support students in lessons and during unstructured times Implement behaviour management and de-escalation strategies Work closely with SEN and pastoral teams Promote positive routines, resilience and engagement Support classroom teachers with maintaining a focused learning environment Ideal Candidate Will Have: Experience supporting students with behavioural or SEMH needs Confidence working in a secondary school environment A calm, consistent and resilient approach Strong communication and relationship-building skills Understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management strategies Background in mentoring, youth work, SEN or pastoral roles (desirable) Location & Transport - Islington, North London Accessible via Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line & Overground) Close to Angel (Northern Line) Excellent bus routes including: 4, 19, 30, 43, 271, 341 Strong links into Central London Why Work with Long Term Futures Weekly pay - up to £450 take-home per week Long-term temp-to-perm opportunity Free CPD including behaviour management, de-escalation and safeguarding No day-to-day supply - long-term placements only Progression opportunities into Behaviour Mentor, Pastoral Lead or Inclusion roles Dedicated consultant support from secondary and SEND specialists If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in an Islington secondary school, apply today with Long Term Futures. Secondary Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Support, SEMH, KS3, KS4, Islington Browse more opportunities at Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Mar 10, 2026
Contractor
Secondary Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Focus - Islington Full Time Term Time Only ASAP Start Up to £450 Take-Home per Week Long Term Role (Temp to Perm) Long Term Futures are recruiting a confident and proactive Secondary Teaching Assistant with a strong behaviour focus to join a secondary school in Islington. This long-term, temp-to-perm opportunity is ideal for someone experienced in supporting students with behavioural needs and who can provide consistent guidance, structure and positive role modelling across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. You will work closely with pastoral teams and teaching staff to help students remain engaged in lessons, regulate behaviour and achieve their academic potential. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support across KS3 and KS4 Support students in lessons and during unstructured times Implement behaviour management and de-escalation strategies Work closely with SEN and pastoral teams Promote positive routines, resilience and engagement Support classroom teachers with maintaining a focused learning environment Ideal Candidate Will Have: Experience supporting students with behavioural or SEMH needs Confidence working in a secondary school environment A calm, consistent and resilient approach Strong communication and relationship-building skills Understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management strategies Background in mentoring, youth work, SEN or pastoral roles (desirable) Location & Transport - Islington, North London Accessible via Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line & Overground) Close to Angel (Northern Line) Excellent bus routes including: 4, 19, 30, 43, 271, 341 Strong links into Central London Why Work with Long Term Futures Weekly pay - up to £450 take-home per week Long-term temp-to-perm opportunity Free CPD including behaviour management, de-escalation and safeguarding No day-to-day supply - long-term placements only Progression opportunities into Behaviour Mentor, Pastoral Lead or Inclusion roles Dedicated consultant support from secondary and SEND specialists If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in an Islington secondary school, apply today with Long Term Futures. Secondary Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Support, SEMH, KS3, KS4, Islington Browse more opportunities at Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
