Psychology Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant – Hertfordshire
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to kick-start a meaningful career in education, mental health, or child psychology? This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive school in Hertfordshire as a SEN Learning Support Assistant, where you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience working with children with special educational needs.
This SEN Learning Support Assistant role in Hertfordshire is ideal for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists, or Mental Health Practitioners who want to build real-world experience while making a genuine difference.
Why This SEN Learning Support Assistant Role Is Perfect for Psychology Graduates
Working as a SEN Learning Support Assistant gives you frontline exposure to child development, behaviour, emotional regulation, and SEN strategies. In this Hertfordshire-based role, you’ll apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting, supporting pupils with additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties, and speech & language needs.
Many of our Psychology graduates go on to teacher training, therapy routes, or postgraduate study after thriving as a SEN Learning Support Assistant.
Your Responsibilities as a SEN Learning Support Assistant
As a SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will:
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Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with special educational needs
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Support children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
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Assist with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and social skills development
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Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and therapists
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Implement strategies from EHCPs and behaviour plans
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Encourage engagement, confidence, and independence in learning
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Support pupils during lessons, transitions, and break times
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Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
This SEN Learning Support Assistant position offers hands-on experience that is highly regarded by postgraduate courses and future employers.
Ideal Experience for a SEN Learning Support Assistant
We welcome applications from Psychology graduates with experience such as:
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Care work (children or adults with additional needs)
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Supporting children or young people with SEN
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Experience in schools, nurseries, youth work, or tutoring
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Mental health support work or voluntary roles
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Behaviour support, mentoring, or pastoral experience
If you’re passionate about becoming a SEN Learning Support Assistant and building your experience in Hertfordshire, we want to hear from you.
What SENDHelp Offers You
When you work with SENDHelp as a SEN Learning Support Assistant, you’ll benefit from:
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Competitive PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
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Long-term, consistent placements in Hertfordshire schools
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Dedicated consultant support throughout your role
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Complimentary trial days before placement
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Access to over 400 free CPD and SEN-focused training courses
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Opportunities to progress into teacher training or specialist SEN roles
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Experience that strengthens Psychology postgraduate applications
SENDHelp specialises exclusively in SEN and SEND education, meaning we place you in roles where you can truly thrive as a SEN Learning Support Assistant.
Apply Today
If you’re a Psychology graduate ready to begin a rewarding journey as a SEN Learning Support Assistant in Hertfordshire, apply today and take the first step towards a fulfilling career supporting children with additional needs.
As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct.
All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy.
SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.
