Psychology Graduate - Maidenhead - Learning Support Assistant
- thatcham, england, United Kingdom
- Contract
- Full time
Job Description
Psychology Graduate - Maidenhead - Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant | September 2026 Start
Pay: £108 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Psychology Graduate - Maidenhead - Learning Support Assistant - Education and Training
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to kick-start your career in mental health, social work, education, or clinical psychology?
Do you want to gain invaluable, hands‑on experience supporting vulnerable young people with complex emotional needs, anxiety, and barriers to learning?
We are recruiting Psychology Graduates for a specialist provision in Maidenhead, supporting students with emotionally based school avoidance, SEMH needs, and trauma‑related challenges.
Psychology Graduate - Maidenhead - Learning Support Assistant - Education and Training
About the Role
This setting supports young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to:
- Anxiety and depression
- Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
- Trauma and negative school experiences
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
As a Psychology Graduate, your role will focus on rebuilding confidence, trust, and emotional safety, enabling students to gradually return to learning in a structured and supportive environment.
You'll work in a small, nurturing setting with a strong focus on:
- Emotional regulation
- Relationship building
- Personalised learning approaches
- Behaviour as communication
Start Date: September 2026
We are recruiting for the September 2026 academic year intake. Early application is recommended to secure your place.
Psychology Graduate - Maidenhead - Learning Support Assistant - Education and Training
Why This Role is Ideal for Psychology Graduates
This position is perfect for aspiring:
- Educational or Clinical Psychologists
- Social Workers or Safeguarding professionals
- Mental Health Practitioners or Therapists
- Youth Justice or Criminal Justice professionals
- Probation Officers
- Counsellors or Wellbeing Practitioners
You will gain hands‑on experience in:
- Supporting young people with anxiety and depression
- Understanding behaviour linked to trauma and emotional needs
- Working with students at risk of exclusion or disengagement
- Building trust with vulnerable and hard‑to‑reach learners