Psychology Graduate — Learning Support Assistant (Swindon)

Academics; Swindon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Swindon is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join its Learning Support Assistant team at a specialist school. This full-time role involves supporting pupils with additional learning, communication, emotional and behavioural needs, 1:1 and small groups, and working alongside teachers and pastoral staff.

The position offers hands-on experience relevant to Educational Psychology or related fields, with start ASAP and a salary policy aligned to experience.

Qualifications

• Recent Psychology graduate with interest in educational or clinical psychology.
• Experience with children or vulnerable people is useful but not essential.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Identify barriers to learning and emotional wellbeing.
• Support communication, social skills and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff and specialists.
• Help promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.

Skills

Pupil support

Communication

Behaviour support

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Academics in Swindon is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join its Learning Support Assistant team at a specialist school. This full-time role involves supporting pupils with additional learning, communication, emotional and behavioural needs, 1:1 and small groups, and working alongside teachers and pastoral staff.

The position offers hands-on experience relevant to Educational Psychology or related fields, with start ASAP and a salary policy aligned to experience.