Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Islington
Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Islington – Starting January 2026!
Pay: £101.40 per day
Location: Islington
Start Date: 12th January 2026
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:45pm, term time only
Training: Full education, training, and CPD provided
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 Islington, 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 seeking experience aligned with future Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) applications.
Why this is a great paid placement for aspiring Clinical Psychologists
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This role provides direct experience that closely mirrors many core competencies expected for clinical psychology training, including:
• Supporting autistic pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis, developing a strong understanding of neurodiversity and individual formulation
• Observing and applying psychological principles such as emotional regulation, behaviour support, attachment theory, and trauma-informed practice
• Using structured, visual, and sensory-informed strategies to reduce anxiety and support engagement
• Working alongside teachers, therapists, and multidisciplinary professionals, gaining insight into assessment, intervention, and collaborative care
• Developing key clinical skills including detailed observation, data collection, reflective practice, professional boundaries, and rapport-building
• 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.
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Candidate profile
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• A strong academic background in psychology or a related discipline, with a clear ambition to pursue Clinical Psychology or related pathways
• A genuine interest in autism, child development, mental health, and therapeutic support
• Experience supporting children or young people in education, care, or similar settings (desirable but not essential)
• A calm, empathetic, and reflective approach when supporting pupils with complex needs
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting, professional relationships
• 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
• Excellent rates of pay
• Speedy registration process with fast-track compliance
• Flexible working days and hours to suit your schedule
• 5-star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews across Google and Facebook
• Exclusive partnerships with schools and trusts
• 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 health & fitness modules
• School Preparation Pack to support you ahead of 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
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Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.