Job Description

Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant Slough
Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant Slough
Start Dates: 11th July & 3rd, 9th September 2025
Full-time | 101.40 to 105 per day | Paid trial days available from July
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Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 3:30pm, term time only
Are you a psychology graduate passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)? Are you considering a career in educational psychology, clinical psychology, or child and adolescent mental health? This Learning Support Assistant role in Slough offers an excellent foundation.
You will be joining a well-regarded specialist school catering for children aged 4 to 16 with high-support autism, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and complex needs. The school offers a creative, inclusive, and therapy-informed environment that fosters holistic development through communication, play, sensory integration, and structured learning.
The Learning Support Assistant Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups across a range of complex needs
• Help children develop communication, emotional regulation, and independence skills
• Work alongside therapists, SEN teachers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Gain exposure to therapeutic approaches such as ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), and sensory integration strategies

Why This Role is Ideal
This position is perfect for aspiring psychologists looking for meaningful, hands-on experience before pursuing postgraduate study or assistant psychologist roles.
What You'll Gain

• Practical SEN experience in a high-support, specialist setting
• Insight into behavioural and therapeutic strategies for autism and complex needs
• Opportunities to observe and contribute to behaviour interventions and emotion coaching
• A solid understanding of child development, neurodiversity, and trauma-informed practice

Who We're Looking For
We welcome applications from:

• Psychology graduates (or those with backgrounds in Neuroscience, Social Sciences, etc.)
• Individuals with a genuine interest in SEN, child psychology, and mental health
• Calm, empathetic, and reflective individuals who thrive in nurturing and supportive environments
• Graduates aiming to build valuable experience before progressing to Educational or Clinical Psychology pathways

Role Overview

• Location: Slough
• Pay: 101.40 - 105 per day
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:45pm
• Start Dates: 11th July (for trial or short-term work) or 3rd September (for full academic year)
• Duration: Full academic year, with potential for extension or permanent opportunities

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About the School
The curriculum is structured around 12 developmental domains, including:

• Independent Living
• Health and Wellbeing
• Communication and Social Skills
• Employment and Life Skills
• STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths)
• Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT

The school promotes a collaborative, team-based culture where Learning Support Assistants work closely with therapists and teaching staff to deliver student-led, holistic care.
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