Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant Islington

Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant - Islington - Education and Training - Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant - Islington
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 Islington, supporting students with emotionally based school avoidance, SEMH needs, and complex emotional challenges.
Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant - Islington - Education and Training - Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant - Islington
About the Role
This setting supports young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to:
Anxiety and depression
Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
Trauma and negative school experiences
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:
Emotional regulation
Relationship building
Personalised learning approaches
Start Date:
Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant Islington - Education and Training - Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant Islington
Pay: £108 per day
Why This Role is Ideal
This position is perfect for aspiring:
Educational or Clinical Psychologists
Mental Health Practitioners or Therapists
Youth Justice or Criminal Justice professionals
Probation Officers
Social Workers or Safeguarding professionals
You will gain hands-on experience in:
Supporting young people with anxiety and depression
Understanding behaviour linked to trauma and emot