Aspiring Psychologist – Non-Verbal Resources – Learning Support Assistant

Aspiring Psychologist – Non‑Verbal Resources – Learning Support Assistant – Haringey

Location: Haringey, North London
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £108 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist provision in Haringey, supporting students with emotionally based school avoidance, SEMH needs, and complex emotional challenges. This role places a strong emphasis on working within the local Haringey community and utilising non‑verbal communication resources to build trust with vulnerable young people.

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

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
• Using non‑verbal resources (such as visual aids, communication boards, PECS, and sensory tools)
• Engaging with the Haringey community through local projects, outings, and partnerships

This position is perfect for aspiring:

• Educational or Clinical Psychologists
• Mental Health Practitioners or Therapists
• Youth Justice or Criminal Justice professionals
• Probation Officers
• Social Workers or Safeguarding professionals

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
• Applying trauma‑informed and person‑centred approaches
• Developing expertise in non‑verbal communication strategies to support students with selective mutism, autism, or trauma‑related speech hesitancy
• Building connections with Haringey’s diverse community to create a sense of belonging and safety for students

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping students manage anxiety, low mood, and school avoidance
• Building consistent, positive relationships with young people
• Supporting emotional regulation and confidence building
• Encouraging engagement in learning and daily routines
  
  Working closely with staff and external professionals
• Promoting independence, resilience, and life skills
• Implementing non‑verbal resources such as visual timetables, emotion cards, and assistive technology
• Collaborating with Haringey‑based services (youth teams, mental health hubs, and community groups)

• Psychology graduate or relevant experience in care, youth work, or support roles
• Genuine interest in mental health, education, or behaviour support
• Patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Understanding how anxiety and depression impact behaviour and learning
• Interest or experience in non‑verbal communication methods
• Commitment to working within and giving back to the Haringey community

No school‑based experience is required — your attitude, empathy, and willingness to learn are what matter most.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided, including specific CPD on non‑verbal communication tools and community engagement strategies
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