Aspiring Clinical /Education/Forensic Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead

AMA Admin; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

AMA Admin in Maidenhead is seeking an Aspiring Clinical /Education/Forensic Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant to support students with EBSA and SEMH needs.

The role runs during term time with a September 2026 start, paying £108 per day and a 8:30 am - 3:30 pm schedule, Monday to Friday. It offers foundational training for a future clinical psychology career in education and mental health.

Qualifications

• Must be a Psychology graduate or an experienced Learning Support Assistant
• Interest in mental health, education or criminal justice
• Ability to support students with anxiety, SEMH needs and emotional challenges

Responsibilities

• Support students with emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) and SEMH needs
• Foster emotional regulation and relationship building
• Provide personalised learning support in a nurturing setting
• Contribute to a structured, safe learning environment

Skills

Psychology graduate

Interest in mental health education or

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Aspiring Clinical /Education/Forensic Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead

Maidenhead | September 2026 Start

Pay: £108 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

September 7th and 14th starts

Are you a Psychology graduate or an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking to build a career in mental health, education, or criminal justice?

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 Maidenhead, supporting students with emotionally based school avoidance, SEMH needs, and complex emotional challenges.

Aspiring Clinical /Education/Forensic Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead - Education and Training - Aspiring Clinical /Education/Forensic Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead

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, 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 Date

September 2026

Aspiring Clinical /Education/Forensic Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead - Education and Training - Aspiring Clinical /Education/Forensic Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead

Why This Role is Ideal for Your Clinical Aspirations

This position is more than just a support role—it is a foundational training ground for your future career as a Clinical Psychologist. You will not be observing from the sidelines; you will be an active participant in the therapeutic and educational process, applying psychological principles in real-time.

Here is how this role directly bridges to your clinical goals:

• Translate Theory into Practice: You will move beyond textbooks and apply core psychological concepts—such as attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and cognitive-behavioural models—to understand and support complex presentations of anxiety and school avoidance.
• Develop Clinical Assessment Skills: You will learn to identify how underlying emotional and psychological distress manifests as behaviour. This experience is crucial for developing the observational and formulation skills needed for clinical training.
• Build a Therapeutic Alliance: You will practice building trust and rapport with highly vulnerable young people who have experienced significant relational trauma. This mirrors the foundational skill of establishing a therapeutic alliance in clinical settings.
• Understand Multi-Agency Working: You will collaborate with therapists, educational psychologists, and social workers, gaining first‑hand insight into how clinical professionals operate within a multi‑disciplinary team and how psychological interventions are implemented in real‑world environments.
• Gain Exposure to Mental Health Presentations: You will work daily with students experiencing depression, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation, giving you a robust, practical understanding of mental health that i