Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Islington
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Pay: £108 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Location: Islington, North London (excellently connected via the Victoria Line, Piccadilly Line, Overground, and numerous bus routes)
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant – Islington – Education and Training – Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant – Islington
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?
We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist provision in Islington, supporting students with emotionally based school avoidance, SEMH needs, and complex emotional challenges.
Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant – Islington – Education and Training – Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant – Islington
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:
Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Islington – Education and Training – Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Islington
Pay: £108 per day
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
Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Islington – Education and Training – Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Islington
Pay: £108 per day
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 a reliable commute to Islington – the school is exceptionally well-connected via the Victoria Line, Piccadilly Line, London Overground, and multiple bus routes from across Central, North, and East London
No school-based experience is required — your attitude, empathy, and willingness to learn are what matter most.
Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Islington – Education and Training – Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Islington
Pay: £108 per day
Benefits to YOU
Excellent rates of pay – £108 per day.
Speedy registration process with fast-track compliance.
Flexible working opportunities during term time.
5-star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews across Google and Facebook.
Exclusive partnerships with schools and trusts across Islington and North London.
FREE access to our 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 our wellbeing hub, including CPD and fitness modules.
School Preparation Pack to support you ahead of your placements.
24/7 support from your dedicated personal consultant.
Access to our Unbottled programme, bringing lived-experience speakers into schools to cover topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation.
Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency.
Apply Now
Click ‘Apply Now’ to be considered for the September 2026 start in Islington.
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