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  • Islington
  • £108 - 115 per day

Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Islington

Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant
Islington, North London
Start Date: Monday 7th September 2026

Pay: £108 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Location: Islington, North London (excellent transport links: Victoria Line, Piccadilly Line, Overground, and numerous bus routes)

Are you a Psychology graduate or an experienced support worker eager to build a career in mental health, education, or criminal justice?

Do you want to make a real difference to young people facing anxiety, depression, and barriers to learning – helping them re-engage and thrive?

We are recruiting compassionate Learning Support Assistants for a specialist provision in Islington, supporting students with emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), SEMH needs, and complex emotional challenges.

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, helping students gradually return to learning within a structured, nurturing environment. You’ll work closely with a small team, with a strong emphasis on:

  • Emotional regulation

  • Relationship building

  • Personalised learning approaches

Why This Role is Ideal

This is a fantastic opportunity 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’ll 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

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 have relevant experience in care, youth work, or support roles

  • Have a genuine interest in mental health, education, or behaviour support

  • Are patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent

  • Have strong communication and relationship-building skills

  • Understand how anxiety and depression impact behaviour and learning

  • Have a reliable commute to Islington – the school is exceptionally well-connected via the Victoria Line, Piccadilly Line, London Overground, and multiple bus routes from across Central, North, and East London

No school-based experience is required – your attitude, empathy, and willingness to learn are what matter most. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Benefits to YOU

  • Excellent rates of pay – £108 per day

  • Speedy registration process with fast-track compliance

  • Flexible working opportunities during term time

  • 5-star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews across Google and Facebook

  • Exclusive partnerships with schools and trusts across Islington and North London

  • FREE access to our Perks Portal – 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 fitness modules

  • School Preparation Pack to support you ahead of your placements

  • 24/7 support from your dedicated personal consultant

  • Access to our Unbottled programme – bringing lived-experience speakers into schools to cover mental health, discrimination, and exploitation

  • Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency

Apply Now

Click ‘Apply Now’ to be considered for the Monday 7th September 2026 start in Islington.

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