Aspiring Psychologist - Autism Support Assistant - Haringey
- london, england, United Kingdom
- Contract
- Full time
Job Description
Aspiring Psychologist - Autism Support Assistant
Location: Haringey, London
Start Date: 7th September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday - Term Time Only
Pay: £108 per day
Sector: Education and Training - SEN Support
Aspiring Psychologist - Autism Support Assistant - Haringey Education and Training - SEN Support - Career Development Opportunity
Aspiring Psychologist - Autism Support Assistant - Haringey - Education and Training - Aspiring Psychologist - Autism Support Assistant - Haringey
Why This Role Is Ideal for an Aspiring Psychologist
You will gain invaluable frontline experience directly relevant to:
- Clinical Psychology - neurodevelopment, trauma-informed care, therapeutic engagement
- Educational Psychology - adaptive environments and inclusive practice
- Speech & Language Therapy - AAC, communication profiling, language development
- Occupational Therapy - sensory integration, motor skills, daily living support
- CAMHS & Mental Health - emotional wellbeing and early intervention
- Behaviour Analysis - functional approaches and positive behaviour support
- SEN Education - EHCP delivery and specialist teaching strategies
Through daily practice, you will develop expertise in:
- Autism-friendly communication and rapport-building
- Emotional regulation and co-regulation techniques
- Behaviour as communication - interpreting unmet needs
- Sensory support, visual schedules, and structured teaching
- De-escalation, positive behaviour support, and AAC (PECS, Makaton, devices)
Most importantly, you will see first-hand how consistent, empathetic support can transform a child's confidence, wellbeing, and ability to learn.
Aspiring Psychologist - Autism Support Assistant - Haringey - Education and Training - Aspiring Psychologist - Autism Support Assistant - Haringey
Your Core Purpose
Your role is to help pupils feel safe, understood, and supported throughout the school day. You will:
- Build trust and positive relationships with vulnerable children
- Support communication, emotional regulation, and independence
- Create a calm, predictable learning environment
- Raise attainment by building confidence in academic and social settings
- Help children understand that their communication differences do not define their potential
What You Will Be Doing
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support to autistic pupils
- Working with non-verbal stude