Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant

AMA Admin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,682 - 21,217; Part time

Job summary

AMA Admin is recruiting for an Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant role in Tower Hamlets. The position offers hands-on experience supporting children and young people with autism, communication differences, and learning needs within a specialist education setting.

Pay is £100 per day, with term-time hours Monday to Friday. The role emphasizes developing emotional regulation, communication skills and independence, in a structured yet adaptable environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis throughout the school day
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Job description

Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant - Tower Hamlets

Education and Training - Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant - Tower Hamlets

Pay: £100 per day
Start Dates: April - September 2026
Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

Aspiring Psychologist / Educational Psychologist / Clinical Psychology Pathway - Learning Support Assistant

We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants on behalf of a specialist education setting in Tower Hamlets. This role offers meaningful, hands‑on experience supporting children and young people with autism, communication differences, sensory processing needs and learning disabilities.

The school provides a structured environment with clear routines and support systems, while also requiring flexibility — no two days are the same, and staff must be able to adapt to pupils' changing emotional and behavioural needs in the moment. This balance of structure and fluidity is key to supporting autistic learners effectively.

You will work within a small class team, providing personalised support to help pupils develop independence, emotional regulation, communication skills and confidence.

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Why this role is ideal for Aspiring Psychologists

This position provides direct exposure to key areas of psychology, including child development, behaviour analysis, emotional regulation and neurodiversity.

You will gain valuable insight into:

• How autistic children experience the world, including sensory sensitivities, communication differences and reliance on routine
• Supporting pupils who may be non-verbal or use alternative communication methods (PECS, visual supports)
• Understanding triggers behind behaviours and responding using calm, structured and consistent approaches
• Adapting in real time when situations change, behaviours escalate or pupils become dysregulated
• Applying trauma-informed and person-centred strategies in real-world settings
• Observing how anxiety, overstimulation or change impacts behaviour and learning
• Working alongside multi-disciplinary teams including therapists, SEN specialists and external professionals
• Building trust and positive relationships with children who may initially find interaction challenging

You'll experience both the rewarding and challenging aspects of working with autistic children — from celebrating small breakthroughs to supporting pupils through moments of distress with patience, consistency and care.

Many candidates use this role to confirm whether a future in educational psychology, clinical psychology, child psychology or mental health support is the right pathway.

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What you will be doing

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis throughout the school day
• Helping children follow s