Aspiring Psychologist: Learning Support Assistant - Maidenhead

AMA Admin; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible days and hours

Fast-track registration

Discounted CPD courses

Job summary

AMA Admin is seeking an Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant in Maidenhead for a September 2026 start. The role focuses on supporting students with anxiety, SEMH needs, and school engagement within a specialist provision.

You will help rebuild confidence and emotional safety, employing personalised learning approaches and total communication methods, including AAC, to aid progression and re-engagement in education.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduate or Learning Support Assistant background.
• Interest in mental health, education, or related fields.
• Motivated to support students facing anxiety, depression and barriers to education.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs and EBSA in Maidenhead.
• Rebuild confidence, trust, and emotional safety to enable return to learning.
• Use personalised learning approaches and AAC strategies for non-verbal pupils.

Skills

Psychology degree

Mental health awareness

Emotional support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

AMA Admin is seeking an Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant in Maidenhead for a September 2026 start. The role focuses on supporting students with anxiety, SEMH needs, and school engagement within a specialist provision.

You will help rebuild confidence and emotional safety, employing personalised learning approaches and total communication methods, including AAC, to aid progression and re-engagement in education.