Aspiring Psychologist: SEMH Classroom Support

Aspiring Psychologist – Classroom Based Newcastle Milk Education
• Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Start Date – September

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, term time only
Pay: £107.70 per day

Education and Training – Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Newcastle

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience that will support a future career in Psychology, Counselling, Therapy, Social Work, CAMHS, or Educational Psychology?

Milk Education are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist SEMH school in Newcastle. This is a full-time opportunity for aspiring Psychologists who want to build practical experience supporting vulnerable young people in an education setting.

This specialist provision supports students from Year 7 to Year 11 with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, attachment needs, trauma-related behaviours, and social, emotional and mental health challenges. Many pupils have experienced barriers to learning and need consistent adult support to help them re-engage with education.

Your role will be to provide structure, emotional support, and positive guidance, helping students regulate behaviour, access learning, and build confidence.

Working as a Learning Support Assistant is excellent practical experience for graduates or aspiring professionals looking to move into psychology or mental health-based careers.

You will gain first-hand experience in:

• Understanding behaviour linked to trauma and unmet needs
• Supporting students with Autism and ADHD
• Building trust with young people who may struggle in mainstream settings
• Using de-escalation and restorative approaches
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and confidence
• Learning how SEMH needs impact learning and relationships
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff, and outside professionals

You will see how consistent relationships and the right support can positively impact a young person’s education and future outcomes.

• Clinical Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Counselling Psychology
• CAMHS
• Youth Justice or Youth Work
• Social Work
• Teaching or SEN Teaching

Your goal is to:

• Keep students engaged and emotionally regulated during the school day
• Raise confidence, attendance, and engagement
• Provide a safe and predictable learning environment
• Encourage resilience and independence
• Support students to re-engage with education
• Show young people that their past challenges do not define their future

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Helping pupils manage behaviour and emotional triggers
• Supporting focus and participation in lessons
• Acting as a calm, positive role model
• Building strong and professional relationships with students
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams
• Encouraging routines, boundaries, and positive choices
• Promoting confidence, self-esteem, and progress

• A degree in Psychology or a related subject
• Experience in youth work, coaching, mentoring, care, or support work
• A strong interest in behaviour and mental health
• Patience, resilience, and emotional maturity
• Confidence working with teenagers
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed

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