Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant Psychology Graduate Jobs | SEN Support | Secondary School | Newham, East London | September Start

Location:Newham, East London
Pay:£550 - £570 per week
Start Date:September 2026
Contract:Full-Time, Full Academic Year
School Type:Outstanding Mainstream Secondary School
Vacancies:5 Positions Available

Are you a Psychology graduate or final‑year Psychology student looking to gain hands‑on SEN experience before pursuing a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching, Speech & Language Therapy, Mental Health, or Social Work?

An Outstanding secondary school in Newham is recruiting5 Psychology Graduate

Learning Support Assistants
to join its highly regarded SEN and Inclusion team from September.

This full‑time role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your experience supporting students with additional learning needs while making a genuine impact on young people's educational outcomes.

As a Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) on a 1:1 and small‑group basis
• Work with pupils who experience barriers to learning and academic progress
• Support students with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and moderate learning difficulties
• Assist teachers in delivering inclusive classroom learning
• Build positive relationships that improve engagement, confidence and attainment
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff and the SEN department

• Psychology Graduate (2:2 or above preferred)
• Final‑year Psychology students encouraged to apply
• Passion for supporting young people with additional needs
• Interest in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching or Mental Health careers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, resilient and proactive approach

• Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary school
• Exceptional SEN and Inclusion provision
• Highly supportive leadership team
• Excellent graduate development opportunities
• Easily accessible from across East London
• Long‑established reputation for staff training and progression

• Earn £550 - £570 per week
• Full‑time position for the entire academic year
• Outstanding experience for aspiring psychologists and teachers
• Work alongside experienced SEN professionals
• Develop behaviour management and intervention skills
• Ideal pre‑masters or pre‑doctorate experience
• Interviewing immediately for September starts