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Graduate Psychology Learning Support Assistant
Coventry | Full-Time | September 2026 Start
£20,000 - £25,000 per annum
Ready to turn your Psychology degree into a career that changes lives?
Have you recently graduated in Psychology and want to gain meaningful, hands-on experience before pursuing Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching or another SEND-focused profession?
Do you enjoy supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?
A welcoming secondary school in Coventry is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Psychology graduate to join its dedicated SEND team from September. This long-term opportunity offers invaluable experience working alongside experienced educators and SEND specialists while making a genuine difference to students every day.
The Role
As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you'll become an integral part of the school's inclusion team, supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
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Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering tailored 1:1 and small group academic interventions
- Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other additional learning needs
- Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social development
- Working closely with teachers to adapt learning activities for individual pupils
- Helping students build confidence, resilience and independence
- Contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Psychology degree (2:1 or First Class preferred)
- Strong A-Level and GCSE results
- A genuine interest in child development, mental health and inclusive education
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A calm, patient and resilient approach
- Experience working with children or young people through schools, tutoring, youth work or care settings (desirable but not essential)
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Why Join This School?
- Salary of £20,000 - £25,000
- Full-time, long-term position from September 2026
- Outstanding experience for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Teachers and SEND professionals
- Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
- Supportive leadership team committed to staff progression
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's education and wellbeing
If you're passionate about supporting young people and want to gain exceptional school-based experience before taking the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today by sending your CV and a short cover letter to Abbie at KPI Education.
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