Aspiring Psychologist – Non‑Verbal Resources – Learning Support Assistant – Enfield
Location: Enfield, North LondonStart Date: September 2026Pay: £108 per dayHours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pmContract: Full-time, Term Time Only
About the Role
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) to support students who find verbal expression challenging
- Engaging with the Enfield community through local projects, outings, and partnerships to help students reconnect with their surroundings
Start Date – September 2026 – Early application is recommended to secure interviews and trial days ahead of the new academic year.
Why This Role is Ideal
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 Enfield’s diverse community to create a sense of belonging and safety for students
What You’ll Be Doing
- 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 to facilitate communication
- Collaborating with Enfield‑based services (youth teams, mental health hubs, and community groups) to provide holistic support
What We’re Looking For
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
- Have an interest in or experience with non‑verbal communication methods (training is available if not)
- Are committed to working within and giving back to the Enfield 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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