Aspiring Occupational Therapist - Learning Support Assistant

Aspiring Occupational Therapist - Learning Support Assistant West Drayton

West Drayton | September 2026 Start

Pay: £108 per day

Hours:

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

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 occupational therapy?

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

We are recruiting for multiple intakes:

• June / July 2026
• September 2026 (new academic year intake) - This is the only start date currently available.

Early application is recommended to secure your preferred start date.

This position is perfect for aspiring:

• Occupational Therapists
• 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 anx