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