Aspiring psychologist – learning support assistant southend on sea

Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Southend on Sea

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.

Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Southend – Education and Training – Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Southend on Sea

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:

1. Supporting autistic pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis, developing a strong understanding of neurodiversity and individual formulation
2. Observing and applying psychological principles such as emotional regulation, behaviour support, attachment theory, and trauma-informed practice
3. Using structured, visual, and sensory-informed strategies to reduce anxiety and support engagement
4. Working alongside teachers, therapists, and multidisciplinary professionals, gaining insight into assessment, intervention, and collaborative care
5. Developing key clinical skills including detailed observation, data collection, reflective practice, professional boundaries, and rapport-building
6. 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.

Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Southend – Education and Training – Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Southend

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

7. A strong academic background in psychology or a related discipline, with clear ambitions to pursue Clinical Psychology or related pathways
8. A genuine interest in autism, child development, mental health, and therapeutic support
9. Experience supporting children or young people in education, care, or similar settings (desirable but not essential)
10. A calm, empathetic, and reflective approach when supporting pupils with complex needs
11. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting, professional relationships
12. 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

13. Excellent rates of pay
14. Speedy registration process with fast-track compliance
15. Flexible working days and hours
16. 5-star rated agency with 3,000+ reviews across Google and Facebook
17. Exclusive partnerships with schools and trusts
18. FREE access to the 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 the wellbeing hub, including CPD and health & fitness modules
22. School Preparation Pack to support you ahead of placements
23. 24/7 support from your dedicated personal consultant
24. Access to the Unbottled programme, bringing lived-experience speakers into schools
25. 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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