Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant West Drayton
Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant West Drayton | April 2026 Start
Pay: £101.40 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant West Drayton – Education and Training – Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant West Drayton
Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant West Drayton – Education and Training – Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant West Drayton
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 West Drayton, supporting students with emotionally based school avoidance, SEMH needs, and complex emotional challenges.
Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant West Drayton – Education and Training – Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant West Drayton
About the Role
This setting supports young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to:
1. Anxiety and depression
2. Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
3. Trauma and negative school experiences
4. 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:
5. Emotional regulation
6. Relationship building
7. Personalised learning approaches
Start Dates
We are recruiting for multiple intakes:
8. 13th April 2026 (primary start date)
9. June / July 2026
10. September 2026 (new academic year intake)
Early application is recommended to secure your preferred start date.
Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant West Drayton – Education and Training – Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant West Drayton
Why This Role is Ideal
This position is perfect for aspiring:
11. Educational or Clinical Psychologists
12. Mental Health Practitioners or Therapists
13. Youth Justice or Criminal Justice professionals
14. Probation Officers
15. Social Workers or Safeguarding professionals
You will gain hands-on experience in:
16. Supporting young people with anxiety and depression
17. Understanding behaviour linked to trauma and emotional needs
18. Working with students at risk of exclusion or disengagement
19. Building trust with vulnerable and hard-to-reach learners
20. Applying trauma-informed and person-centred approaches
What You’ll Be Doing
21. Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
22. Helping students manage anxiety, low mood, and school avoidance
23. Building consistent, positive relationships with young people
24. Supporting emotional regulation and confidence building
25. Encouraging engagement in learning and daily routines
26. Working closely with staff and external professionals
27. Promoting independence, resilience, and life skills
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you:
28. Are a Psychology graduate or have relevant experience in care, youth work, or support roles
29. Have a genuine interest in mental health, education, or behaviour support
30. Are patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
31. Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
32. Understand how anxiety and depression impact behaviour and learning
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 West Drayton – Education and Training – Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant West Drayton
Apply Now
Click ‘Apply Now’ to be considered for the April 2026 start, or to register your interest for June or September 2026 roles in West Drayton.
Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant West Drayton – Education and Training – Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant West Drayton