Graduate Psychology Learning Support Assistant
Coventry | Full-Time | September 2026 Start£20,000 – £25,000 per annum
Ready to turn your Psychology degree into a career that changes lives?
Have you recently graduated in Psychology and want to gain meaningful, hands-on experience before pursuing Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching or another SEND-focused profession?
Do you enjoy supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?
A welcoming secondary school in Coventry is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Psychology graduate to join its dedicated SEND team from September. This long-term opportunity offers invaluable experience working alongside experienced educators and SEND specialists while making a genuine difference to students every day.
The Role
As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you’ll become an integral part of the school’s inclusion team, supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
Your responsibilities will include:
Delivering tailored 1:1 and small group academic interventions
Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other additional learning needs
Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social development
Working closely with teachers to adapt learning activities for individual pupils
Helping students build confidence, resilience and independence
Contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
A Psychology degree (2:1 or First Class preferred)
Strong A-Level and GCSE results
A genuine interest in child development, mental health and inclusive education
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A calm, patient and resilient approach
Experience working with children or young people through schools, tutoring, youth work or care settings (desirable but not essential)
Why Join This School?
Salary of £20,000 – £25,000
Full-time, long-term position from September 2026
Outstanding experience for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Teachers and SEND professionals
Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
Supportive leadership team committed to staff progression
The opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people’s education and wellbeing
If you’re passionate about supporting young people and want to gain exceptional school-based experience before taking the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
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