Aspiring Behavior Psychologist, ACADEMICS Full Time

We are seeking an Aspiring Behavior Psychologist to work in a special school as a SEN Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated graduate looking to build a career in psychology, education, or specialist SEN support.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work within a nurturing special school environment in, supporting pupils with autism, SEMH needs, communication difficulties, and other additional needs. This role offers excellent exposure to education in a real-world SEN setting.

You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to support pupils both 1:1 and in small groups. The Aspiring Behavior Psychologist will help implement behaviour support plans, emotional regulation strategies, and personalised learning activities across the school.

This SEN Teaching Assistant role in a special school is ideal for someone passionate about child development, behaviour support, and making a meaningful impact in education.

Roles And Responsibilities

The Aspiring Behavior Psychologist will support pupils within a Waltham Forest special school SEN Teaching Assistant setting, helping children with autism, SEMH and additional needs access learning and regulation strategies in a safe and structured environment.

• You will contribute to education and training by assisting with tailored learning activities, behaviour support plans, and emotional regulation interventions.
• The Aspiring Behavior Psychologist will work 1:1 and in small groups across Waltham Forest, supporting pupils to engage positively with their learning and daily routines.
• You will support classroom practice and contribute to education and training by implementing personalised strategies designed by teachers, SENCOs and therapists.
• The Aspiring Behavior Psychologist will collaborate with staff across Waltham Forest to promote consistent behaviour support within a special school SEN Teaching Assistant environment.

What’s in it for the you?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with challenging behaviour in Waltham Forest to gain hands-on experience in a specialist SEN environment. You will receive ongoing education and training from experienced professionals, including teachers, therapists, and SEN specialists, helping you build the skills needed for future careers in psychology or education. Working in Waltham Forest, you will develop practical experience in behaviour support, emotional regulation, and intervention strategies while making a real difference to children’s lives as a Learning Support Assistant in a SEN Teaching Assistant role.