New Job: Aspiring Child Psychologist in Lewisham

Job Description

Aspiring Child Psychologist | Lewisham | September

Are you an Aspiring Child Psychologist looking to gain hands-on experience supporting children before pursuing further study or professional training? This Aspiring Child Psychologist opportunity in Lewisham from September 2026 would suit a Psychology graduate or graduate with relevant child-based experience looking to work closely with pupils requiring additional support.

This Aspiring Child Psychologist role involves supporting children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs and speech & language difficulties within a structured school setting. The successful Aspiring Child Psychologist will work alongside SENCOs, therapists and teaching staff to help pupils regulate emotions, access learning and build confidence throughout the school day.

The school has a strong pastoral and inclusion structure, with clear behaviour systems and targeted intervention programmes supporting pupils across both academic and emotional development. This Aspiring Child Psychologist role would provide valuable long-term experience for anyone considering Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology or therapy-based professions.

Aspiring Child Psychologist – September 2026
Weekly Pay | £500–£575 per week

What the school can offer an Aspiring Child Psychologist:

• Excellent SEN and safeguarding training opportunities


• Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs


• Opportunities to work alongside Educational Psychologists and external agencies


• Structured pastoral systems and strong SEN leadership


• Exposure to intervention work, behaviour support and emotional regulation strategies


• A supportive and collaborative school environment


• Valuable experience for postgraduate Psychology applications


• Long-term progression opportunities within education and SEN support

The successful Aspiring Child Psychologist will:

• Hold strong A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) and a BA degree, ideally within Psychology or a related subject


• Be patient, empathetic and emotionally resilient


• Build strong relationships with pupils and staff


• Be passionate about child development and mental health support


• Have long-term ambitions within Psychology or child-focused professions

If you are an Aspiring Child Psychologist looking for meaningful school-based experience within a supportive Lewisham setting, this is an excellent opportunity from September 2026.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this ‘Aspiring Child Psychologist’ role, in Lewisham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Aspiring Child Psychologist role.

Aspiring Child Psychologist | Lewisham | September | INDSUP