Psychology Graduate - Islington - Learning Support Assistant

Psychology Graduate - Islington - Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant September 2026 Start

Pay: £108 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

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Are you a Psychology graduate looking to kick-start your career in mental health, social work, education, or clinical psychology?

Do you want to gain invaluable, hands on experience supporting vulnerable young people with complex emotional needs, anxiety, and barriers to learning?

We are recruiting Psychology Graduates for a specialist provision in Islington, supporting students with emotionally based school avoidance, SEMH needs, and trauma related challenges.

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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

As a Psychology Graduate, 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


• Behaviour as communication

Start Date: September 2026

We are recruiting for the September 2026 academic year intake. Early application is recommended to secure your place.

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