Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant – Maidenhead
Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant – Maidenhead – Starting May 20th 2026!
Pay: £101.40 per day
Location: Maidenhead
Start Date: May 20th, 2026
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:45 pm, term time only
Training: Full education, training, and CPD provided
Are you a psychology graduate looking for the perfect role to launch your career? This Graduate Learning Support Assistant position is an ideal opportunity to gain substantial hands-on experience within a specialist autism school. You will be supporting children and young people on the autism spectrum in an environment meticulously designed to meet their unique needs, with a strong emphasis on structure, routine, communication, and emotional regulation.
The school provides a calm, nurturing, and highly personalised learning atmosphere. By utilising evidence-based, autism-specific strategies, the team supports pupils in their academic, social, and emotional development. This role offers an excellent foundation for graduates aiming to progress into educational, clinical, or forensic psychology, as well as other related fields like therapy or mental health.
The Role – A Stepping Stone in Your Psychology Career
This Learning Support Assistant role within an autism-specialist school offers the opportunity to:
1. Gain In-Depth Experience: Support autistic pupils on both an individual and small-group basis, developing a profound understanding of neurodiversity and its presentation in a school setting.
2. Apply Psychological Principles: Observe and participate in the application of psychological and behavioural principles, including emotional regulation support, positive behaviour strategies, and trauma-informed approaches.
3. Learn Specialist Techniques: Implement autism-specific approaches such as visual timetables, structured routines, sensory strategies, and tailored communication support.
4. Work with a Multidisciplinary Team: Collaborate closely with teachers, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists, gaining insight into holistic, collaborative interventions.
5. Build Core Professional Skills: Develop essential skills including observation, data collection, rapport-building, reflective practice, and professional communication.
6. Make a Real Difference: Have a meaningful impact on pupils’ independence, confidence, wellbeing, and engagement with learning.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
7. A strong academic background in psychology or a related discipline, with a clear interest in autism and child development.
8. Previous experience supporting children or young people in education, care, or similar settings (desirable but not essential; passion and the right attitude are key).
9. A patient, empathetic, and calm approach when supporting pupils with additional needs.
10. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with pupils who may experience social or communication challenges.
11. A genuine commitment to helping learners progress at their own pace.
12. A proactive, reflective attitude and a willingness to learn within a specialist setting.
This role is more than just a job; it is a valuable stepping stone for aspiring psychologists, providing practical, school-based experience that directly supports your long-term professional development and future applications.
Benefits to YOU
13. Excellent rates of pay – £101.40 per day.
14. Speedy registration process with fast-track compliance.
15. Flexible working days and hours to suit your schedule (term time only).
16. 5-star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews across Google and Facebook.
17. Exclusive partnerships with schools and trusts in the Maidenhead area.
18. FREE access to our Perks Portal, offering discounts similar to the Blue Light Card.
19. Access to 1,000+ accredited and discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy.
20. FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources, created by qualified teachers.
21. FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, including CPD and fitness modules.
22. School Preparation Pack to support you ahead of your placements.
23. 24/7 support from your dedicated personal consultant.
24. Access to our Unbottled programme, bringing lived-experience speakers into schools to cover topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation.
25. Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency.
Ready to take the next step in your psychology career?
Click ‘Apply Now’ or get in touch for more information about this exciting opportunity. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply immediately for this May start date.
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