Graduate Psychology Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Psychology Graduate

Birmingham | Full Time | £20,000-£25,000

September start

Ideal opportunity for a final year student!

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to make a meaningful impact in education?

Do you want to gain hands‑on experience supporting children and young people with additional learning needs?

Could this be the perfect opportunity to begin a rewarding career in education, mental health, or educational psychology?

A supportive and inclusive school in Birmingham is seeking a motivated and compassionate Psychology graduate to join its team as a Learning Support Assistant from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a final year psychology graduate who is passionate about child development, mental health, and supporting students with additional needs. The role would particularly suit someone considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Teaching, SEN support, or Speech and Language Therapy.

What’s the role?

As a Graduate Psychology Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assist students with SEND, SEMH, autism, ADHD, or additional learning needs
• Help create a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupil progress and wellbeing
• Encourage students’ confidence, independence, and social development
• Build strong and positive relationships with pupils and staff

What are we looking for?

• Recent Psychology graduate with a strong academic background—1st or 2.1 degrees required
• Matching A Level and GCSEs
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient with excellent communication skills
• Some experience in a school, tutoring, or care setting (preferred but not essential)

Why apply?

• Be part of a supportive and inclusive school community
• Competitive salary
• Gain invaluable classroom experience and insight into SEND education and support, behaviour management and inclusive education
• Opportunities for continued professional development and training

Learning Support Assistant – Psychology Graduate – September Start

Make an impact in education and embark on your career in child psychology today by sending a CV and cover letter to Abbie at KPI Education.

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