Aspiring Psychologist - Non-Verbal - Learning Support Assistant

Aspiring Psychologist
- Non-Verbal
- Learning Support Assistant Hayes

Location: Hayes

Start Date: September 2026

Pay: £108 per day

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

Are you a Psychology graduate or an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking to build a career in mental health, education, or criminal justice?

Are you motivated to support young people facing anxiety, depression, and barriers to education, helping them re-engage and succeed?

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

September 2026 – Early application is recommended to secure interviews and trial days ahead of the new academic year.

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

• 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

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Are a Psychology graduate or have relevant experience in care, youth work, or support roles
• Have a genuine interest in mental health, education, or behaviour support
• Are patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
• Have strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Understand how anxiety and depression impact behaviour and learning

No school-based experience is required — your attitude, empathy, and willingness to learn are what