Graduate Learning Support Assistant – Psychology Graduate – London

September 2026 start | Full-time | Term time only | £500–£600 per week

Are you a recent Psychology graduate looking to gain meaningful experience in education and develop a rewarding long-term career supporting young people?

KPI Education is working with a diverse and engaging London school seeking a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

This role is ideal for Psychology graduates who want to gain first-hand experience supporting students with additional needs and explore a future career in teaching, SEND or educational support.

The Role

As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers, SEND professionals and wider inclusion teams to provide high-quality support to students with a range of individual needs and backgrounds.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support.

• Helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

• Applying your understanding of psychology to adapt support to individual students.

• Working with teaching staff to deliver classroom activities and develop learning resources.

• Supporting students with organisation, revision, confidence and independent learning.

• Encouraging pupils to engage actively and positively in their education.

Candidate Profile

The school is particularly interested in graduates with:

• A Psychology degree (First Class or 2:1 preferred).

• Strong academic results at A Level and GCSE.

• A genuine interest in child development, SEND and educational psychology.

• Ambition to pursue a long-term career in education or student support.

• Previous tutoring, mentoring, youth work, school or volunteering experience is advantageous but not essential.

• A proactive, patient and resilient approach.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What You’ll Gain

This opportunity will allow you to develop valuable experience in:

• Supporting students with additional needs.

• Understanding and addressing barriers to learning.

• Behaviour and classroom support.

• Working alongside SEN professionals and teaching staff.

• Mentoring, pastoral care and communication.

• Developing practical skills for a future career in education.

You’ll also receive ongoing support and professional development from experienced education professionals.

Take the Next Step After Your Psychology Degree

If you’re a Psychology graduate looking to gain meaningful experience working with young people and explore a future career in education, this Graduate Learning Support Assistant role in Barnet could be an excellent next step.

Apply today by sending your CV to KPI Education to be considered for this September 2026 Graduate Learning Support Assistant position.

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