Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Southend on Sea
Southend – Starting February 2026!
Pay: £101.40 per day
Location: Southend
Start Date: February 2026
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:45pm (term time only)
Training: Full education, training, and CPD provided
Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Southend on Sea – Education and Training - Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Southend on Sea
This Learning Support Assistant role is an excellent paid placement opportunity for aspiring psychologists, particularly those aiming to progress into Clinical Psychology. Based in a specialist autism school in Southend, the role offers daily, hands-on experience supporting children and young people with autism within a highly structured, therapeutic, and nurturing environment.
You will work closely with pupils who present with a range of communication, emotional regulation, and behavioural needs, gaining invaluable exposure to applied psychological practice in a real-world setting. The school adopts evidence-based, autism-specific, and trauma-informed approaches, making this role especially relevant for graduates preparing future Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) applications.
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Why This Is a Great Paid Placement for Aspiring Clinical Psychologists
Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Southend – Education and Training
This role provides direct experience that closely mirrors many core competencies expected for clinical psychology training, including:
* Supporting autistic pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis, developing a strong understanding of neurodiversity and individual formulation
* Observing and applying psychological principles such as emotional regulation, behaviour support, attachment theory, and trauma-informed practice
* Using structured, visual, and sensory-informed strategies to reduce anxiety and support engagement
* Working alongside teachers, therapists, and multidisciplinary professionals, gaining insight into assessment, intervention, and collaborative care
* Developing key clinical skills including detailed observation, data collection, reflective practice, professional boundaries, and rapport-building
* Understanding the impact of environment, relationships, and communication on behaviour and wellbeing
This consistent, long-term experience provides rich material for reflective logs, supervision discussions, and future postgraduate applications.
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Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* A strong academic background in psychology or a related discipline, with clear ambitions to pursue Clinical Psychology or related pathways
* A genuine interest in autism, child development, mental health, and therapeutic support
* Experience supporting children or young people in education, care, or similar settings (desirable but not essential)
* A calm, empathetic, and reflective approach when supporting pupils with complex needs
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting, professional relationships
* A commitment to ethical practice, learning, and ongoing professional development
This role offers a valuable stepping stone for aspiring clinical psychologists, providing paid, relevant experience that strengthens applications for Assistant Psychologist roles, postgraduate study, and doctoral training.
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Benefits to You
* Excellent rates of pay
* Speedy registration process with fast-track compliance
* Flexible working days and hours
* 5-star rated agency with 3,000+ reviews across Google and Facebook
* Exclusive partnerships with schools and trusts
* FREE access to the Perks Portal, offering discounts similar to the Blue Light Card
* Access to 1,000+ accredited and discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy
* FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources created by qualified teachers
* FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to the wellbeing hub, including CPD and health & fitness modules
* School Preparation Pack to support you ahead of placements
* 24/7 support from your dedicated personal consultant
* Access to the Unbottled programme, bringing lived-experience speakers into schools
* Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency
Click Apply Now or get in touch for more information about this exciting opportunity.
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