Graduate Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Job description

Graduate Aspiring Educational Psychologist / Speech & Language Learning Support Assistant
Location: Kingston upon Thames, South West London
Contract: Full-time, long-term | Term-time only
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am –4:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £108.35 per day

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a specialist SEN school?

Are you interested in Educational Psychology, Child Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy or Autism Support?
Pertemps Education Network is seeking a motivated and compassionate Graduate Learning Support Assistant to join an independent specialist Speech and Language school in Kingston upon Thames. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who wants to develop practical experience supporting children with additional needs, particularly those with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
Whether you are an aspiring Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist or SEN Teacher, this role offers valuable experience working closely with children in a specialist educational environment.

About the School

The school is an independent specialist provision supporting children with a range of special educational needs, with a particular emphasis on speech, language and communication difficulties.
Pupils may have autism, communication delays, difficulties with social interaction or other additional learning needs. They benefit from a structured, nurturing environment where communication, emotional development, confidence and independence are central to their learning.
You will work alongside experienced teachers, specialist support staff and, where appropriate, speech and language professionals to help pupils access learning and develop essential communication and social skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate to gain meaningful experience of child development, communication strategies and inclusive education within a specialist SEN setting.

The Role

As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
Supporting children with autism and other additional educational needs to access learning.
Encouraging the development of communication, language, social interaction and emotional regulation skills.
Using visual resources, structured activities and appropriate communication strategies to support pupils' understanding and engagement.
Building positive, trusting relationships to help children develop confidence, independence and resilience.
Supporting classroom activities and adapting tasks to meet individual learning needs.
Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and relevant professionals to support individual pupil targets.
Helping to maintain a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment. You will gain valuable insight into how ...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English