Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant in Newham, London

Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Psychology Graduate Jobs | SEN Support | Secondary School | Newham, East London | September Start

Location: Newham, East London
Pay: £550 - £570 per week
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Full Academic Year
School Type: Outstanding Mainstream Secondary School
Vacancies: 5 Positions Available

Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant – Newham

Are you a Psychology graduate or final-year Psychology student looking to gain hands-on SEN experience before pursuing a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching, Speech & Language Therapy, Mental Health, or Social Work?

An Outstanding secondary school in Newham is recruiting 5 Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistants to join its highly regarded SEN and Inclusion team from September.

This full-time role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your experience supporting students with additional learning needs while making a genuine impact on young people's educational outcomes.

The Role

As a Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Work with pupils who experience barriers to learning and academic progress
• Support students with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and moderate learning difficulties
• Assist teachers in delivering inclusive classroom learning
• Build positive relationships that improve engagement, confidence and attainment
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff and the SEN department

What We're Looking For

• Psychology Graduate (2:2 or above preferred)
• Final-year Psychology students encouraged to apply
• Passion for supporting young people with additional needs
• Interest in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching or Mental Health careers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, resilient and proactive approach

About the School

• Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary school
• Exceptional SEN and Inclusion provision
• Highly supportive leadership team
• Excellent graduate development opportunities
• Easily accessible from across East London
• Long-established reputation for staff training and progression

Benefits

• Earn £550 - £570 per week
• Full-time position for the entire academic year
• Outstanding experience for aspiring psychologists and teachers
• Work alongside experienced SEN professionals
• Develop behaviour management and intervention skills
• Ideal pre-masters or pre-doctorate experience
• Interviewing immediately for September starts

Apply Now

If you're a Psychology graduate seeking valuable SEN experience in an Outstanding Newham secondary school, apply today.

Interviews are taking place now, with successful candidates securing September starts.

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