Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant

Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant

Start Date – ASAP, as we have multiple roles available

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, term time only

Pay: £107.70 per day Education and Training – Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant

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 Primary schools in Leeds. This is a full‑time opportunity for aspiring Psychologists who want to build practical experience supporting vulnerable young people in an education setting. 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
• Developing behaviour regulation strategies
• 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.

This role is particularly valuable if you are aiming for:

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

• 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

• Be Doing 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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Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.