First Class Psychology Graduate - Learning Assistant

Posted 02 September 2025
Salary £445 - £520 per week
LocationBrent
Job type Contract
Discipline SupportSEND Teaching and Support
ReferenceV-109114

Job description

Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant | Brent | £450 - £520

Apply your degree. Support students who need it most. Discover your future in education or psychology.

Are you a Psychology Graduate with a passion for understanding behaviour, development, and inclusive education? Do you want to gain meaningful, hands-on experience working with children with additional needs before progressing into a career in mental health, therapy or teaching?

This Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant role offers the perfect opportunity to build essential experience in a specialist school setting, supporting students  with autism, ADHD, speech and language challenges, learning delay and trauma.

We’re working in partnership with  a nurturing, therapeutic school to find a passionate Psychology Graduate ready to make a real impact from September 2025.


What you can expect as a Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant:
  • Full-time, long-term contract starting September 2025

  • £445 - £520 pw PAYE

  • One-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN and SEMH

  • Work closely with teachers, therapists, and on-site specialists in a purpose-built, supportive environment

  • A strong foundation for careers in Educational Psychology, Teaching, CAMHS, or Speech and Language Therapy
 

Your role will include:
  • Supporting children’s academic and emotional development throughout the school day

  • Assisting with communication and behaviour strategies tailored to individual needs

  • Creating a calm, nurturing presence for students with additional learning or emotional needs

  • Collaborating with teachers and therapists to deliver consistent, structured support

  • Tracking and adapting approaches to support each pupil’s progress

 
Who we’re looking for:
  • A Psychology Graduate (2:1 or above) from a UK university

  • Someone with a calm, empathetic, and proactive mindset

  • A team player who works well in a structured and collaborative environment

  • Someone with a clear interest in SEN, child development or trauma-informed practice

  • Any prior experience with young people, especially in SEN, care, or youth work, is a bonus

 
If you're a Psychology Graduate ready to start making a difference while gaining invaluable school-based experience, this Learning Support Assistant role is the ideal first step.


Apply now to begin your journey in Education, Psychology, and beyond.


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Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant | INDCLASS | Brent | London | Graduate | Psychology