Psychology Graduate – West Drayton – Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant | September 2026 Start

Pay: £108 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

Psychology Graduate – West Drayton – Learning Support Assistant – Education and Training

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to kick-start your career in mental health, social work, education, or clinical psychology?

Do you want to gain invaluable, hands-on experience supporting vulnerable young people with complex emotional needs, anxiety, and barriers to learning?

We are recruiting Psychology Graduates for a specialist provision in West Drayton, supporting students with emotionally based school avoidance, SEMH needs, and trauma-related challenges.

Psychology Graduate – West Drayton – Learning Support Assistant – Education and Training

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

As a Psychology Graduate, 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

• Behaviour as communication

Start Date: September 2026

We are recruiting for the September 2026 academic year intake. Early application is recommended to secure your place.

Psychology Graduate – West Drayton – Learning Support Assistant – Education and Training

Why This Role is Ideal for Psychology Graduates

This position is perfect for aspiring:

• Educational or Clinical Psychologists

• Social Workers or Safeguarding professionals

• Mental Health Practitioners or Therapists

• Youth Justice or Criminal Justice professionals

• Probation Officers

• Counsellors or Wellbeing Practitioners

You will gain hands-on experience in:

• Supporting young people with anxiety and depression

• Understanding behaviour linked to trauma and emotional needs

• Working with students at risk of exclusion or disengagement

• Building trust with vulnerable and hard-to-reach learners

• Applying trauma-informed and person-centred approaches

• Developing safeguarding and child protection awareness

• Putting psychological theory into practice in a real-world setting

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups

• Helping students manage anxiety, low mood, and school avoidance

• Building consistent, positive relationships with young people

• Supporting emotional regulation and confidence building

• Encouraging engagement in learning and daily routines

• Working closely with staff and external professionals

• Promoting independence, resilience, and life skills

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Are a Psychology graduate (or related field) with a genuine interest in mental health, social work, or education

• Have relevant experience in care, youth work, or support roles (this is desirable but not essential)

• Are patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent

• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Understand how anxiety, trauma, and depression impact behaviour and learning

No school-based experience is required — your degree, attitude, empathy, and willingness to learn are what matter most.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Psychology Graduate – West Drayton – Learning Support Assistant – Education and Training

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.