University Placements
Applications for 2027-28 now open
Looking to gain real-world experience in childhood psychology for your placement year?
Join a year-long school placement and develop hands-on skills supporting children’s learning, behaviour, and wellbeing. Placement opportunities typically start in September and finish at the end of the school year in July.
✅ Roles are available across London, Surrey & Kent
✅ Experience across mainstream schools, along with specialist provision including SEN and SEMH settings
✅ Ideal for Psychology, Criminology, Education, or Early Childhood students
Nail your placement year and set yourself up for success in your final year of study and career beyond graduation.
Apply today, we’d love to hear from you!
Meet our placements team: Jamie and Jen both completed their own placement year last academic year and are now back at university for their third year. They know the journey first-hand and are here to support you every step of the way.
Please email your CV directly to jamie@swifteducation.uk or jen@swifteducation.uk, or contact 07478 705668 for more information.
“Swift Education has been a really supportive and friendly agency to work with. The team is approachable, responsive, and helped guide me to secure the most suitable placement for me. Overall, I’ve had a really positive experience and would recommend them to anyone looking for work in education.”
Rachel, 2026-27 placement student
Your Placement Partner for 2027-28
Register today to start your placement journey.
We currently have opportunities in all of these areas across London, Surrey and Kent:
Guildford
Ashford
Wandsworth
Tooting
Clapham
Richmond
Putney
Hackney
Merton
Hammersmith & Fulham