Psychology Student
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, School Counselor
Psychology Student – Primary and SEND schools
Location:
Leeds
Type:
Flexible and full time roles available
Working Hours:
08:30am – 15:30pm
Salary: £90- £95 per day
Are you a current Psychology Student looking to gain experience that is relevant to future career aspirations? Whether you aspire to become an Educational Psychologist, Therapist, or Teacher, working as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) in a school is the perfect foundation to develop your skills and gain invaluable experience.
Your Role as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA)- Tailored Support:
Assisting in the delivery of personalised teaching, working with students individually or in small groups. - Engaging Sensory Work:
Supporting pupils in sensory activities that promote engagement and development. - Resource Preparation:
Helping to prepare resources and materials that enhance learning experiences. - Feedback and Communication:
Providing insightful feedback to teachers and parents about student progress and engagement. - Specialist Support:
Working closely with pupils who have Autism, Severe Learning difficulties, and other complex needs, fostering their academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Empathy and Patience: A caring approach, with the ability to connect with students and support their individual needs.
- Flexibility: A willingness to adapt your support style to suit different learning styles and behaviours.
- Communication
Skills:
Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with students, staff, and parents. - Resilience:
The ability to remain calm and positive, even in challenging situations. - Commitment to Development: A genuine passion for working with children with SEND and a desire to make a difference.
We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.
- Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
- Free CPD sessions
- Your own dedicated consultant
- Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
- Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners
You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role. All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.
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