At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students facing emotional challenges and help them re-engage with learning.
- Company: Specialist provision in Haringey focused on mental health and education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time hours during term time, and hands-on experience.
- Other info: Ideal for aspiring psychologists and mental health practitioners.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while building your career in psychology.
- Qualifications: Psychology graduate or experienced Learning Support Assistant.
The predicted salary is between 21600 - 28800 £ per year.
Location: Haringey
Start: September 2026 (new academic year intake)
Pay: £108 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Are you a Psychology graduate or an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking to build a career in mental health, education, or clinical psychology? 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 Haringey, supporting students with emotionally based school avoidance, SEMH needs, and complex emotional challenges.
About the Role:
- 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 Dates:
We are recruiting for multiple intakes:
- June / July 2026
- September 2026 (new academic year intake) - This is the only start date currently available.
Early application is recommended to secure your preferred start date.
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 emotion
