Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon | Education & Training | Primary & PMLD Focus Full-time | Term-Time | From £101.40/day | Start: January 2026 Take the first step into a career in psychology, SEN, therapeutic education, or mental health by supporting primary-aged children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) in a highly specialist school in Hillingdon. This role is ideal for graduates seeking meaningful, hands-on experience before pursuing Clinical or Educational Psychology, CAMHS, therapy roles, or wider health and social care pathways. Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon – Education and training - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon About the Role Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, term time only You will support young children with complex learning needs, significant developmental delays, sensory processing differences, medical needs, and non-verbal communication profiles. Working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary environment, you will help create a calm, structured, and nurturing space where pupils can access learning through sensory exploration, play-based activities, and personalised therapeutic support. Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon – Education and training - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon Why This Role is Ideal for Aspiring Psychologists * Work 1:1 and in small, specialised groups with primary-aged children with PMLD * Learn to use sensory-based, child-led approaches that reduce anxiety and support engagement * Gain experience with alternative communication methods, including eye-gaze, symbols, switches, and body language cues * Develop skills in co-regulation, sensory integration, and understanding complex developmental profiles * Work closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, and specialist teachers * Build practical experience valued in applications for Assistant Psychologist roles and postgraduate clinical training This Role Suits You If You Are: * A Psychology, Child Development, or related graduate * Calm, patient, and confident supporting children with high levels of need * Compassionate and able to interpret non-verbal communication * Interested in sensory learning, paediatric psychology, neurodisability, and early development * Keen to learn from a multidisciplinary team and develop therapeutic, holistic practice What You Will Gain * A full-time paid role working in a specialist PMLD primary setting * Daily experience using sensory, communication, and therapeutic strategies * Exposure to complex needs including physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and global developmental delay * Training and CPD that strengthen your psychology or SEN career pathway * A grounded understanding of safeguarding, child-centred care, and integrated support About the School This specialist primary school in Hillingdon provides an exceptionally nurturing environment for children with profound learning needs. Classrooms are highly staffed, sensory-rich, and tailored to each child’s cognitive, physical, and emotional development. The team prioritises connection, emotional safety, communication, and personalised learning—allowing pupils to progress at their own pace through structured, meaningful experiences. Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon – Education and training - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon Key Details * Location: Hillingdon * Start Date: January 2026 * Salary: From £101.40 per day (paid weekly) * Contract: Full-time, term time only * Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Apply Now Send your CV and a short statement explaining why you’re passionate about supporting primary pupils with PMLD and how this experience aligns with your future psychology or mental health career. Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon | Primary & PMLD Focus – Education and training - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon